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 ...

“It’s a good time to be in the cattle business,” said Kevin Jensen as he toured his cow pasture. His neighbor is letting his cattle graze the stalks. The Jensen Ranch, a premium breeding cattle ...

Cows with the slick gene have sleek, short hair that helps keep them cool. T.A. Olson via the USDA Farmers across the world are breeding cows with a mutation that gives them a higher heat tolerance—an ...

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 ...