In cow-calf systems, many of the factors that determine productivity, fertility and longevity are set long before a replacement heifer ever enters the breeding pasture. The biological foundation of ...

The dairy industry might not seem like a major climate villain, but it’s responsible for about 4% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, most of that from cow burps. That’s right: when ...

If only breeding cattle were as simple as picking toppings at a burger bar—add a little of this, a dash of that and you’re set. But as Kansas State University beef cattle experts reminded producers in ...

A successful breeding season doesn’t happen by chance. According to veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, producers can improve herd performance by focusing on three ...

The Bezos Earth Fund is putting money into research programs to breed climate-smart cattle as part of efforts to curb the environmental impact of livestock. The Jeff Bezos-backed philanthropic ...

Confidence and conformation were on display at two very different cattle events Tuesday at the Albany County Fair. The first, 4-H and FFA Cattle Showmanship, was all about how individuals handled ...

FARGO - Not all bulls are able to breed cows successfully, and not all bulls that breed cows have semen that can result in successful fertilization and pregnancy. "If a bull can't fertilize cows and ...

TORONTO, June 23 (Reuters) - Canadian scientists are breeding a special type of cow designed to burp less, a breakthrough that could reduce a big source of greenhouse gases responsible for global ...

“Young animals which are still growing need to be fed well for them to perform. Farmers must ensure the cows have good body ...