It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

These two pairs of dairy-born calves are learning the commands of working steers under 4-H teamsters Molly Potter and Rose DeFreitas, who are training them to pull as yoked teams. They’ll put their ...

DelCurto presented “Beef Cow Adaptability: The Western Range Cow as an Example,” during the 2026 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention in Boise, Idaho.

Researcher discusses tips for selecting cows that fit the western U.S. range. BOISE, Idaho — Do your discussions on beef cow efficiency center around growth and feed conversion? That’s where many ...

This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News and Ambrook Research. At Vaqueria El Remanso, a small dairy farm west of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the cows are different—they have a freshly shaven, ...