Experts discussed common pregnancy-checking methods, including palpation, ultrasound and blood-based tests, noting that each ...

With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks an “O” on the hips of “open” or non-pregnant cows.

Cold weather and pregnancy increase cattle energy demands. Proper nutrition and shelter boost cow health and calf performance ...

When calves are the most important commodity for a ranch, focusing on pregnant cows’ nutrition is the first step in ensuring ...

Pregnancy always seems to reach a point. At first, everyone's all excited. Oh, what a cute baby bump. Yes, very excited to bring new life into the world. Goodness, it's been a while... OKAY, GET. OUT.

Checking for pregnancy in beef cattle may cost ranchers money upfront, but could greatly benefit them financially in the long run, as well as help with herd productivity. “It's not cheap to feed ...

The profitability of any business is crucial, and livestock production is no different. With most revenue originating from the sale of calves produced, retaining non-pregnant cows in a cow-calf ...

Dr. Ibrahim Kemboi (right) the vet in charge of chemusian farm in Nakuru county with staff members about to draw blood for pregnancy-testing of cows in the farm Identifying if a cow has become ...