Amidst the focus on high-yield foreign breeds, India's native cattle are vital for small farmers. Breeds like Tharparkar, ...

Gage County Extension educator Jacie Milius said the District Dairy Show is a good opportunity for youth to have some ...

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.

Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University ...

When a dairy cow’s temperature rises above her normal core body temperature range of 101.5 to 102.8 degrees Fahrenheit—which happens when the heat index is greater than 72—she experiences ...

Kaylee Riesgraf has worked as a dairy nutritionist, helping farmers in rural Wisconsin achieve their goals. Before beginning ...

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.

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 ...

The Virginia Show 2025 in Co. Cavan will take place on Wednesday, August 20, event organisers have confirmed. In a recent ...