It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

These two pairs of dairy-born calves are learning the commands of working steers under 4-H teamsters Molly Potter and Rose DeFreitas, who are training them to pull as yoked teams. They’ll put their ...

This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News and Ambrook Research. At Vaqueria El Remanso, a small dairy farm west of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the cows are different—they have a freshly shaven, ...

When it comes to alternative pets for farmers, miniature cows top the list. Unlike full-size cattle, these smaller farm animals require less space, are more docile, and easier to manage while still ...