The U.S. cattle herd fell to about 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the USDA. That makes it the smallest herd the country has seen in 75 years. The beef cow count alone dropped about ...

Replacement heifer selection has always shaped herd direction. Today, genomic tools are reshaping how confidently those decisions are made.

While the Miller’s purchased that horse for their daughter, Jeffrey wanted the family to produce a return on investment on their acreage. His wife chose Highland cattle, and their Happy Highland ...

Protected natural areas across Europe are changing. Climate change, with rising temperatures and heavy rainfall, is ...

Working with a veterinarian on pregnancy checks, bull soundness exams and vaccination plans is important as spring approaches.

Manure from thousands of southern Alberta cattle will be used to supply renewable natural gas, while at the same time harmful carbon dioxide emissions will be buried, in a first-of-its-kind project.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manure from thousands of southern Alberta cattle will be used to supply renewable natural gas, while at the same time harmful ...

The Drakensberger cattle breed has been part of the South African landscape for ages. So-called black indigenous cattle existed in South Africa as early as the 15th and 16th centuries and formed the ...

“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 ...

There are many ways to market the cattle produced on a beef operation, and a growing number of producers are venturing into direct marketing--growing beef from pasture to plate, selling directly to ...