At a young age, Bailey was tasked by his parents with taking care of “a herd of cattle,” a tremendous responsibility for someone not even in high school. Given the isolated nature of his ...

The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed in March 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA. This finding was the first of its ...

Average prices for cull cows, as well as heifers and steers (bullocks), have continued to move upwards at mart sales countrywide this week. The strong beef trade, coupled with the good weather ...

REDMOND, Wash. — Have you ‘herd?’ The King County Sheriff’s Office says a pair of Scottish Highland cows escaped their yard. During the afternoon of March 31, deputies were called to ...

That’s a fairly shocking statistic, considering a cow’s natural lifespan can be up to 20 years or more. And, on average, it takes about two full lactations before heifers begin to generate return on ...

However, it is their other nickname—‘sea cows’—that accurately represents their lifestyle and characteristics. In this article, we’ll delve into why dugongs are known as ‘sea cows’, exploring their ...

A truck carrying 126 cows overturned on I-65 near the I-80/94 interchange, temporarily shutting down all lanes and causing significant traffic delays. The truck driver, who was not seriously ...

In a 2021 New Zealand study, the daughters of dams at least 9 years old had lower milk production than offspring from younger cows, presumably because of lower genetic merit. This follows the general ...

Live cattle trade is part of the integrated markets for beef and cattle in North America. Canada and Mexico account for 100 percent of U.S. cattle imports and 95 percent of cattle exports. Total ...

The July Cattle report will be released by USDA on July 21 and the industry is looking to see if there are any indications that herd liquidation has ended, and herd rebuilding might begin. The report ...