Jensen Ranch epitomizes what cattle producers strive to do with developing high quality livestock, David Murray writes.

The days of guess work in breeding dairy cattle are gone. Today's DNA sequencing means more productive cows and less pollution. Breeding cattle through artificial insemination began in the 1940’s.

The House of Representatives has kicked against the proposed establishment of cattle colony by the Federal government as a solution to the open cattle grazing and its attendant consequences on ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

A new DNA bank offers huge opportunities for improvement of cattle breeding. The sequencing of the bovine genome has been completed and presents new opportunities to discover the influence of genes on ...

Heritage livestock breeds benefit both homesteaders and consumers with their hardiness, adaptability, flavorful meat and genetic diversity. Throughout the centuries, the world’s farmers have developed ...

I first came across a breed of cattle known as Fleckvieh when I was in vet school. It has several positive attributes but what stood out for me is the fact that it is a dual purpose breed. Though this ...