Category: Cattle

Did you ever wonder why cattle act the way they do? Learn more with these 23 facts about cattle behavior that are provided by Dr. Clive Dalton.

Creep feeding is the managerial practice of supplying supplemental feed (usually concentrates) to the nursing calf. Feed is provided in a creep f

Steaming-up dairy cows during their dry period by increasing grain intake has become a popular practice; however, University of Illinois research

Angus cattle are a breed that originated in Scotland and are known for their distinctive black color. They are one of the most popular breeds of

Calving difficulty, technically called dystocia, is a major cause of death loss in cow-calf herds. CHAPA (Cow/calf Health and Productivity Audit)

Body condition scoring is a method of evaluating fatness or thinness in cows according to a five-point scale (also done on an eight-point scale in so

Agricultural Research Service scientists have discovered why Holsteins, bred to produce more milk, are less fertile than before breeding efforts

Cattle partake in some directional grazing. Have you ever noticed that herds of grazing animals all face the same way? Images from Google Earth h

Dairy producers should always remember that cull dairy cows will enter the food chain. Cull dairy cows are not just ground into hamburger but pro