This guidebook provides practical recommendations and techniques for effective beef cow–calf management in Laos. It covers breeding, feeding, and caring for cows at various stages — from conception to calving and rebreeding — as well as the proper management of newborn calves up to weaning.

The manual aims to improve livestock productivity and farmer livelihoods by promoting science-based practices suitable for smallholder cattle farmers. It was developed under the RATES Project with support from the Livestock Research Center, NAFRI.