I hope you are enjoying the baby calves frolicking about the countryside. Most of the 20,000 beef cows in Douglas County give birth from January through March, so beef producers are in the middle of making sure they provide the best of care for the new arrivals. Most cows calve completely unassisted, but some, particularly first-timers, may need help. Easy calving can be planned for, starting with proper heifer development and sire selection, continuing with good health care, and following through with balanced nutrition throughout pregnancy. The current season is referred to as spring calving, even though it is technically …