THE critical genetic study of a character such as that of milk production in cattle, which is highly subject to environmental influences, cannot be carried out effectively until a fairly comprehensive ...

From left are Matt Perrin, his daughters Anna and Katherine, and his father, Jack Perrin, who founded Perrin Family Dairy in 1976. Their Ayrshire cattle are a Scottish breed known for its beauty and ...

Regulatory genes -- genes that control how other genes are used -- are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to a new study.

When it comes to milk production, Gigi the cow is queen. "She's the diva of all divas," says Robert Behnke, a Brooklyn, Wis., dairy farmer and Gigi's owner. And she's earned that diva status: Earlier ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. [Christopher Kipsang,Standard] The livestock unit featured prominently during the just ...

REMSEN, Iowa -- Ayrshire; enthusiasts from across the country will be in Dubuque June 24-28 for the National Ayrshire Convention at the Holiday Inn and Five Flags Civic Center. In addition to farm ...

A pioneering device which could revolutionise farming practices and transform the health and wellbeing of cattle has been tested by farmers in Ayrshire. Farmers at the farming and rural skills ...