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 ...

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 ...

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

The outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms has introduced new concerns about the safety and sustainability of traditional milk production. This concern has prompted scientists and biotech companies to ...

Susan Spadaro wasn’t expecting to get emotional about auctioning off 100 of her family’s Brown Swiss and 25 Ayrshire cows on Thursday. “We’ve just always had a passion and love for these animals and ...

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 ...