Farmer Ross Dicks and his wife usually raise from 5-8 head of beef cattle in a lot on their 8-acre farm in Jackson, Minn. Typically, he feeds the cattle out from 500-600 lbs. to 1,400-1,500 lbs.

Research by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recommends that beef cattle need about 1 gallon of water for every 100 pounds of body weight. But lactating or growing cattle may need twice that amount.

With the onset of winter temperatures around the country, cattle producers are busy ensuring their herds are well cared for. Keeping cattle fed with quality nutrition from supplementation to provide ...

Having adequate supplies of high-quality water for livestock is essential for successful livestock operations. This can be a real challenge during the winter months, especially for ranchers who ...

ROANOKE CO., Va. (WDBJ7)— Recent winter storms left snow and ice across C&F Farms, but owner Jared Frye has developed strategies to keep the cattle comfortable during harsh weather. “When it’s ...

Thirsty cattle face a problem familiar to humans - sometimes they drink too much. That produces a potentially deadly condition called water intoxication, which results when dehydrated cattle consume ...