A new breed of miniature cow can be kept as a pet. Jan. 2, 2011— -- An extraordinary New Year's Eve newborn brought joy to a northern Colorado family when Chris and Pam Jessen welcomed a rare ...
A new documentary showcases Westbrook's Maple Breeze Farm's efforts to save Devon cows, which date back to the pilgrims.
Cows with the slick gene have sleek, short hair that helps keep them cool. T.A. Olson via the USDA Farmers across the world are breeding cows with a mutation that gives them a higher heat tolerance—an ...
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The South Poll is a composite breed created by Teddy Gentry (founding member of the country music band Alabama) starting in 1989 when he wanted cattle that would thrive in the hot, humid summers of ...
GREENVILLE — Raising cattle is getting harder and more expensive as farmlands disappear and the cost of caring for livestock increases. South Carolina saw record-breaking heat this summer and beef ...
Many commercial cattlemen take advantage of heterosis (hybrid vigor) by utilizing crossbreeding or composites. The benefits of crossbreeding include breed complementation (combining desired traits ...