WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug 8 (Reuters) — When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: ...

A cattle multiplier farm will soon rise at the Agri-based Science and Technology Farm of the Aklan State University (AS) in ...

In cattle, this gene and the hormone it produces regulates metabolism, fat deposition, and affects reproduction.

Livestock contribute significantly to global agricultural economy and are a major source of rural livelihood and food security. As global human population increases, so does the demand for ...

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 ...

Buyers at the 69th Nelson Angus Ranch Sale near Salmon in March will be able to predict their future calf crops due to innovative tests implemented at the ranch. “Genomic tests on our bulls are a ...

When you see Burt DeGroot’s cows for the first time, you might feel like you’re visiting a zoo. You’re not that far off. DeGroot, of Snohomish, owns a rare breed of cattle. Ancient white park cattle ...

“Tighter calving windows have shown to increase cattle herd values,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. A shorter breeding season leads to a tighter ...

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