“The breeding soundness exam tells us the bull can get it done today,” said veterinarian Brad White, noting that fertility ...

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.

NEW YORK — Each year, when the bucking bulls arrive at Madison Square Garden, livestock trailers pull into 33rd Street and back up to ramps that lead five floors up to the arena. The bulls — 50 or so ...

K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers might want to consider housing bulls for minimal fighting.