Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply ...

Dairy farms have expanded steadily since the 1970s and now compete for economic strength with beef cattle operations.

In 1971, Stanley and Shirley Wratten bought about 300 acres in Madison after their barn and house in Morrisville were lost in ...

It is essential that cows have constant access to high quality feed and clean water. Milking cows need 60 to 70 litres of water a day each. To accomplish this, they need consistent access ...

In March 2024, for the first time in the United States, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus was recognized as having crossed over from birds into cattle. Experts believe the virus ...

She was the kindest, gentlest dairy cow that I’ve ever known ... The first generation of the crosses between these two breeds are normally born as solid black or chocolate-colored animals. In the ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) readily infected cells from milk-producing organs in dairy cows, but beef cells held ...

Meat processors could market dairy beef as greenhouse gas free thanks to the allocation of emissions to the milk production ...

At Stotz Dairy, there are two cow breeds: Holstein and Jersey. Holstein, known for their iconic black-and-white spots, is the most common breed in dairy farming. They produce more milk.