Cows have close companions that help them lower their stress levels, particularly in new or changing situations. Calves raised in pairs rather than on their own appear to show more positive growth and ...

Their pre-dawn milking done, about 80 cows ramble into the dewy pastures of the Paris Family Farm in Belleville, Wisconsin, to graze. “This is a much better sound than turning on a tractor,” says ...

CANBY, Minn. -- Chips aren't the only thing with ridges. Take Dennis Schentzel's pasture. Ridges or "mini-terraces" in his steep hillside pasture help capture moisture in this dry area of the Coteau ...

Cow wrangling at the Children's Home this morning took an exciting turn when some cows took detours. "I have learned that cows have their own mind," volunteer wrangler Dallas Brewer said. "It's like ...

COLD SPRING, Minn. — Derek Schmitz wasn’t always successful in raising and milking dairy cows. The 29-year-old has worked to grow his understanding smack dab in the biggest dairy county in Minnesota — ...

In Indiana, pastures are generally (but not always) relegated to land that is too steep and rocky for row crops. The soils tend to be shallow, low in fertility, and droughty. The dominant plant ...

It’s common in just about any pasture to notice two cows grazing side by side and going about their typical activities together rather than alone. But did you realize this is because many cattle ...

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