As the planet warms, Nigerian farmers are looking to breed cattle that can take the heat, importing semen from a Brazilian breed suited to balmy tropical weather. In Africa, European cattle struggle ...
Late May and early June are prime bull turnout times in the beef business, so the final check needs to be done now to make sure every bull is ready to go. The beef business depends on buying fertile, ...
The agricultural industry is grappling with escalating challenges caused by increasing global temperatures and heat stress induced by climate change. However, an unexpected solution has emerged: cow ...
Now is the time to check the bulls. Are the bulls actually working or are they quietly passing the day lying in the shade? It's not easy to keep up with bull breeding activity, but a keen eye by a ...
Summer heat can severely slow down production no matter the job, even for cows. “Over the span of summer, they tend to decrease, especially food intake, which decreases milk production,” said Breno ...
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator The use of genetic selection tools by cattle breeders has resulted in significant changes within many ...
A new four-legged bundle of joy appeared at the East Texas A&M University Farm last week, as “Rita,” the university's ...