In Indonesia, cattle are not just cattle. The large island-nation houses a variety of different breeds, locally preferred for their unique set of physical attributes and strongly linked to culture and ...

MSc Daniil Ruvinskiy investigated selection signatures, gene expression patterns, and pathogen presence across a multiplicity of cattle breeds from around the globe using whole-genome resequencing and ...

Farmers in rural areas believe that they will make more money through livestock rearing by simply shifting from low-producing indigenous breeds to exotic ones. This however, has not worked very well ...

Heritage livestock breeds benefit both homesteaders and consumers with their hardiness, adaptability, flavorful meat and genetic diversity. Throughout the centuries, the world’s farmers have developed ...

Dear Daktari, I read your article on why our Zebu cattle is diminishing in size with a lot of interest. I am an indigenous cattle breeds fan, although I have exotic crosses the allure of our local ...

For Tamil Nadu’s farmers, cattle rearers and jallikattu enthusiasts, the state’s native bulls are not just livestock but their heritage and pride. During the white revolution in 1970, foreign bulls ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...