K-State veterinarians say a successful breeding season starts with accurate records, a clear plan and consistent ...

Size: 17-20-inches (male); 17 to 19 inches (female) Coat: Short, dense, double-coat Temperament: Loyal, energetic, cautious, protective, intelligent, courageous Exercise needs: At least two hours ...

Sometimes it can be hard to make up your mind. Do you want a sandwich or a salad for lunch today? Tough decision: both have their ups and downs. But one cow from Lincolnshire, in eastern England, has ...

Effective post-breeding management in your beef herd helps identify open heifers early and ensures proper development for ...

Dean Bryant gazes out at a hulking black bull alone in a hilltop paddock at Roseda Farm. The 4-year-old Angus known as “B010” ranks among the top four of 200,000 bulls in his breed for weaned calf ...

Many commercial cattlemen take advantage of heterosis (hybrid vigor) by utilizing crossbreeding or composites. The benefits of crossbreeding include breed complementation (combining desired traits ...

When an 800-pound cow stares you down, you take notice. When she's a new mother with a pair of two-foot horns pointed in your direction because you're a bit closer to her calf than she likes, you ...

This story is one of a series about how hidden innovations produce the foods we eat at the prices we pay. It has been edited for length and clarity. As told to Krithika Varagur. Since last year, I’ve ...