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 ...

The “Supreme Champion” of a dairy show is a female cow whose physical features indicate health, longevity and high milk productivity. The title — the bovine equivalent of “best in show” — earns a ...

Animal resilience in the context of livestock production refers to the capacity of animals to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various environmental perturbations, including disease outbreaks, ...

The Romagnola cattle breed has the inherent quality to increase beef production in South Africa markedly, according to Marnus ...

Highland cows – with their shaggy fringes, oversized horns and teddy‑bear demeanour – seem to have become the internet's ...

Seasoned cow-calf producers know the long list of everything that has to go right for a cow to become pregnant during breeding season. Nutrition, as measured by cow body condition, needs to be right.

It will offer personalised guidance on cattle health, vaccination schedules, medical treatment, feeding and breeding practices for animals registered with milk producers ...