The black-and-white coat of Holstein-Friesian cows is globally recognised as a symbol of dairy farming and a defining trait ...
Dairy farmers find financial advantage in breeding lower-tier females to beef sires, resulting in calves worth more at market ...
The following article was prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws ...
Extreme heat causes cows to produce less milk. This poses problems in cheese-obsessed Italy, especially as it tries to meet ...
On Nov. 5, a group of Agriculture Advocacy students planned a “Moo and Mingle” event in partnership with Midwest Dairy.
Feeding cows red seaweed triggers a microbial shift that sharply reduces methane emissions, revealing a promising gut-level ...
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Genomics vs Proven Pedigrees?

IN 2009, genomics burst onto the scene with the first full sequencing of the bovine genome. A Hereford cow from a cattle ...
B eef cows sold to 414p for a Belgian Blue 840kg at £3477, Friesian cows sold to 250p for 530kg at £1484 and beef heifers to ...
Rob Havard’s low-input Angus herd proves small, fertile cows can drive profit and resilience in UK beef farming.
From cranberry marshes to dairy barns, these Wisconsin farmers and dairy producers contribute to a full Thanksgiving spread.
A super entry of 590 calves and weanlings on Thursday 13th November at Kilrea Mart met with an outstanding trade for all ...
From biogas-powered sheds to cow-centric feeding, practical strategies can turn every litre of milk into a sustainable source ...