For 2026 alone, 3,900 more cows have been culled each week on average compared to a year ago, resulting in year-to-date slaughter being 35,000 head or 7.5% higher than the year prior.

Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work ...

At a time when the cattle herd is at historic lows due to the soaring costs of inputs and drought, beef-on-dairy cattle—cattle from dairy animals inseminated by semen from beef cattle—have been a boon ...

It’s a massive opportunity.” Filling the Cattle Gap One of the biggest reasons beef-on-dairy has grown so quickly is simple: ...

Raising dairy cows delivers multiple benefits. Just one “bossy” contentedly chewing her cud in the lower 40–or even in a small backyard plot–can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, ...

Dairy cattle metabolism and health are tightly interwoven, particularly during the transition period when cows experience marked physiological changes. Underlying metabolic adaptations are critical ...

From three hours away, Greta Halahan has turned to data and technology to not only help keep her family farm afloat, but also ...

The mortality rate among H5N1 infected dairy cows has been much higher than anticipated. Since early August, outbreaks have been reported in 124 California dairy herds. According to the U.S. Centers ...