Raising Cattle | Living the Country Life

Raising Cattle

A Resource for Producers Passionate About Cattle

Living the Country Life and Purina® have partnered to bring you this special section of Living the Country Life to help you raise your cattle. No technical jargon here -- just an easy-to-understand resource for running your operation.

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Winter feeding programs
5 tips on keeping calves healthy in winter
Helping a newborn calf

Q: How many acres do you need for a cow and calf?

A: The acreage required for a cow-calf pair will depend on several things: mainly soil fertility, pasture quality and how much rain you get in your area. For example, most places in Missouri start with 3-4 acres per cow-calf pair for summer grazing.

Life Stages of Cattle Care

Pre-Calving & Calving

3 tips to prepare cows for calving
Spring calving is just around the corner, providing the promise of a...
Signs a cow is about to calve
Listen to the radio program on spotting the signs of a cow in labor.
Preparing for Calving Season
Calving season is fast approaching, and there are several steps you...
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Taking Care of Your Calves

5 tips to keep calves healthy
Everyday details can lead to calf health challenges
5 tips on keeping calves healthy in winter
Calves need more energy in cold weather
Give cattle a great start
Watch this video and learn how.
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Purina Legacy Video

Post-Calving

bucket calf
Raising bucket calves
Bucket calves are a good choice for a 4-H or FFA project
Preventing mastitis in cattle
A healthy diet and clean environment can reduce the risk of your...
First calf heifer care
Ensure your heifer has the best care before, during, and after...
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Stocker Grower

Protein supplementation for your herd
Choosing a barn location
A barn has multiple uses on an acreage. Make sure your land can...
Reducing Feed Costs
Anyone who has livestock is feeling a pinch in the pocketbook, as...
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High Energy Cattle Tub Video

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Getting started

Sampling pasture nutrients
Your pasture may look healthy, but visual appraisals don't...
Watusi Cattle
An Idaho ranch raise cattle with a gentle nature despite their looks.
16 common cattle breeds
With so many breeds available, how do you choose which is best for...
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Feeding and grazing

Feed management for show steers
When showing cattle, you want the judge to see all of their...
15 tips on keeping cows healthy in drought
Market cull cows and supplement feed to rest
How to feed hot cows
12 feeding strategies for heat-stressed cattle
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Handling your herd

Feed management for show steers
When showing cattle, you want the judge to see all of their...
Preventing overheating in cattle
When the temperatures soar, keep a close eye on your cattle. If you...
12 reasons electric fences fail
Electric fencing may be the most important tool a livestock producer...
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Healthy herds

Preventing grass tetany
Grass tetany is treatable if a veterinarian is contacted as soon as...
Preventing overheating in cattle
When the temperatures soar, keep a close eye on your cattle. If you...
Warm nights mean more heat stress
Warm nights don't give cattle time to cool down from hot days
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