No need to make a stink: Controlling bovine flatulence could be key to helping curb global warming. New research suggests that breeding dairy cows to fart less — and, therefore, release less methane — ...

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 ...

Cows with the slick gene have sleek, short hair that helps keep them cool. T.A. Olson via the USDA Farmers across the world are breeding cows with a mutation that gives them a higher heat tolerance—an ...

“It’s a good time to be in the cattle business,” said Kevin Jensen as he toured his cow pasture. His neighbor is letting his cattle graze the stalks. The Jensen Ranch, a premium breeding cattle ...

Proper winter bull management prevents frostbite and maintains breeding soundness for successful 2026 breeding seasons.

MOLALLA, Ore. — When Brad Gilbert saw his first Brahman cattle in 1987, it was love at first sight, according to his daughter, Angela Rose. “They’ll come right up to you and start licking you and want ...

When you look at quality grid premiums, Angus cattle continue to defy the fundamentals of supply and demand. As Angus cattle ...

Knowing when to replace a bull in your operation can have wide-ranging benefits. While bulls can live 10-12 years, it’s not uncommon for bulls to be taken out of the breeding game at just 5 years due ...

The suspension of live exports from Ireland to Northern Ireland and Britain following the outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland ...