How do farmers decide which cows to breed and which to put out to pasture? Historically, farmers have selected cows with genetics for better milk production and quality. More milk means more supply ...

IDEAL, S.D. — Livestock producers around the country are bringing old genetics back to new herds thanks to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Germplasm Program. The animal ...

From swine show rings to cattle pastures, the right genetic choices shape long-term success. Breeders are leveraging data, heritability insights, and validation programs to ensure top-tier animals.

As BCHF losses surpass respiratory disease in some feedlots, researchers at the 2026 BIF Symposium highlight the path toward ...

Researchers at the University of Queensland identify a previously undetected gene variant in Northern Australia cattle breeds, such as brahmans, solving a mystery that has frustrated producers for ...

IDEAL, S.D. — Producing quality Angus genetics is one of the goals of the nation’s largest seedstock producer. Jorgensen Land and Cattle is a multi-generational family operation located in Ideal, ...

Most calves stand at birth or shortly after, like the healthy calf in this photo. The condition now known as calf recumbency results in animals too weak to stand at birth or shortly after, and most ...

In Indonesia, cattle are not just cattle. The large island-nation houses a variety of different breeds, locally preferred for their unique set of physical attributes and strongly linked to culture and ...

Investors, governments and consumers around the world are continuing to challenge corporations to aggressively reduce their environmental footprints. To date, 83 percent of Fortune 500 companies have ...

Stud sheep and cattle producers will be able to verify bloodline claims attached to commercial stock under a new system ...