The dairy industry has come a long way since the early days, when cows were hand-milked and milk was delivered to homes fresh in glass containers. Nowadays, scientific advancements have helped dairy farmers increase their yields, keep their cows healthier, and turn a bigger profit. But the advancements in genetics have also shown dairy farmers… Read More
Understanding and optimizing cattle breeding patterns is difficult without a reliable method to track which cattle are breeding successfully and which are less productive. A new study under way by the Texas A & M AgriLife research group is attempting to simplify the tracking process by using patriotically colored tags of red, white and blue…. Read More
In recent years, viable grassland has become very expensive to rent or own. So expensive, in fact, that many looking to get into the cow/calf business may find that they have enough funds to buy land, but not enough for operating expenses and growing an inventory of cattle. This has led many potential cattle producers… Read More
Pasture bloat, also known by cattle owners as frothy bloat, is a real concern for many cattle producers. Concerns about pasture bloat are understandable since bloat can result in death of as many as 15 to 20 percent of the cattle in the pasture. Here’s a look at pasture bloat, the symptoms, causes and how… Read More