Calving season is underway with ranchers managing livestock productivity and safety protocols. North Atlantic right whales are experiencing record birth numbers this season, marking the highest calving success since 2009.
·Later calving dates reduce labor demands and increase profit margins for ranchers
·Body condition scoring at calving is emerging as a critical factor for reproductive success
·Right whale calving season 2026 is producing the strongest birth numbers in over a decade
·Proper calving barn design and management practices are essential for herd health in July
·Ranchers are implementing protective protocols to minimize production losses during calving
drawn from The Western Producer, drovers.com, NOAA Fisheries (.gov), Aberdeen Insider · updated 12h ago