Ken Tew raises Wagyu purebreds and fullbloods at his Rockin’2 Ranch near Baker City, Oregon, and thinks this small breed has a big future if cattlemen discover what Wagyu can do for the commercial ...

For many buyers, the love affair with fluffy cows hits its first reality check at the price tag. Unless, of course, you've ...

Many commercial cattlemen take advantage of heterosis (hybrid vigor) by utilizing crossbreeding or composites. The benefits of crossbreeding include breed complementation (combining desired traits ...

MOLALLA, Ore. — When Brad Gilbert saw his first Brahman cattle in 1987, it was love at first sight, according to his daughter, Angela Rose. “They’ll come right up to you and start licking you and want ...

Farmers in rural areas believe that they will make more money through livestock rearing by simply shifting from low-producing indigenous breeds to exotic ones. This however, has not worked very well ...