According to AHDB data, natural mating is now used to produce fewer than 5% of dairy heifer replacements in the UK. However, with routine euthanasia of bull calves discouraged and a soaring beef price ...

Transitioning a heifer calf into a productive, long-term member of the breeding herd requires attention to many important ...

ELLENDALE, Minn. — When the Cowell family first started raising cattle, there weren’t many others in their area of southern Minnesota with the Highland breed. But that has changed dramatically in the ...

We’ve given you a beef baptism in buying beef online, the rules of store-bought beef, beef’s lesser-known cuts and even beef you can drink. Kicking things up a notch (BAM!), let’s explore the breeds ...

Why mature size, hair shedding and calving ease must anchor your breeding objective if you want profitable, low‑input cows.

There is something about size that always grabs attention. Whether it is the tallest building or the heaviest vehicle, people ...

Experts highlight reproductive management strategies such as estrus synchronization that may improve breeding season outcomes.

WASHINGTON – For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products, the ...

Learn about Scottish Highland cattle facts, a heritage breed unique in appearance and raised primarily for their lean beef. A heritage livestock breed names for its ability to thrive on rocky terrain, ...

When you see Burt DeGroot’s cows for the first time, you might feel like you’re visiting a zoo. You’re not that far off. DeGroot, of Snohomish, owns a rare breed of cattle. Ancient white park cattle ...