Larger breeds of cattle, like Friesians, have larger pelvic areas and can produce calves with heavier birth weights than smaller breeds. Dear Daktari, I am Josephat Karanja from Naivasha. My cow ...

Most ranchers want calves to be small at birth (for easier calving), especially for first-calf heifer—to they won’t have to pull calves or have their vet deliver a big calf by C-section surgery. There ...

Editor's note: This story by Sue Funk, of Sheridan, gives readers a matter-of-fact look at a day (or days) in the life of a local rancher. While calving season has pretty much ended for area ranchers, ...