As breeding season approaches, farmers and ranchers may want to consider utilizing estrus synchronization in their natural service breeding programs. “Most individuals do not realize that ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - The time to process fall-weaned calves and determine pregnancy rates among cows will soon be here. Management of open cows is critical to the financial bottom line of a cow/calf ...

No need to make a stink: Controlling bovine flatulence could be key to helping curb global warming. New research suggests that breeding dairy cows to fart less — and, therefore, release less methane — ...

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian scientists are breeding a special type of cow designed to burp less, a breakthrough that could reduce a big source of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. Cows ...

Born to cows after their mothers are served either using natural serving or artificial insemination, heifers are the future of the herd. A well-planned breeding program brings forth the best results ...

Inbreeding in livestock happens when closely related animals mate. Animals from a certain breed are closely related and will pass their undesirable traits to the offspring through mating. All animals ...

New research suggests that breeding dairy cows to fart less -- and, therefore, release less methane -- could cut down on greenhouse gases. No need to make a stink: Controlling bovine flatulence could ...