Small breeds are an easy entry into the world of dairy cattle. In 2006, Pat Schout and his wife, Elia, began homesteading in east-central Illinois. They wanted to raise their own food, including ...

Angus cattle are a breeze to spot: Despite their small size, they stereotypically have striking black coats. We mentioned that the breed originates from Scotland, specifically come from the ...

Cows have played an important role in human agriculture and culture for thousands of years. Among a variety of breeds, some cows are popular for their small size and exceptional characteristics.

“We’re feeding it to cows to reduce methane emissions, and we hope to see at least a 40% to 50% reduction in methane of dairy cows,” says Heins. Heins says the early results are promising.

Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value ...

In 2022, India possessed the world’s largest low milk yield dairy animal population of 52m dairy cows and 44mn dairy buffaloes, while the USA has more than 9m exotic breeds of dairy cows. In ...

At Stotz Dairy, there are two cow breeds: Holstein and Jersey. Holstein, known for their iconic black-and-white spots, is the most common breed in dairy farming. They produce more milk.

Justin Yeh, a Taiwanese representative from Brazilian meatpacker JBS's Southeast Asia division, broke down the differences between beef cattle and dairy cattle during a launch event for meat ...