A groundbreaking study has quantified, for the first time, the extent of heat stress endured by cows in South America. Published in the journal Animals, the research underscores a startling trend in ...

As the planet warms, Nigerian farmers are looking to breed cattle that can take the heat, importing semen from a Brazilian breed suited to balmy tropical weather. In Africa, European cattle struggle ...

Rising temperatures have created great repercussions for the agriculture industry as plants and animals become harder to maintain as demand remains the same. For the dairy industry, the trouble has ...

A single day of extreme heat can cut milk production by 10 per cent. And it doesn’t stop there – the effects of heat stress on dairy cows can linger for more than a week. That’s the finding from a ...

This is expected during periods of hot weather, but as more recently the weather has been slightly cooler and wetter, are cows still experiencing heat stress? Heat stress occurs when a cow’s body ...

The cows were silent on a recent July morning at Mill-King dairy farm in McGregor, Texas. They stood under shade trees, digesting their breakfast, while cicadas buzzed in the branches overhead. "It's ...

If 95 degrees seems hot to you, it feels even hotter to a dairy cow. Paul Larson’s rural Mindoro farm is home to 200 Jersey cows. As the number of people with farm ties dwindles, Larson writes to help ...

As carcass weights hit new highs, experts warn that efficiency gains bring unintended welfare risks in transport, feedlots and packing plants — and call for targeted investments, better infrastructure ...

Barn cats are a surprisingly important part of farm life. They're not just there for the vibes: They legitimately help keep things clean around the farm. They go after rodents, who get in and ...

Despite brutal cold, winter conditions benefit New England farms. Livestock are well adapted to low temperatures and snow protects soils while supporting spring growing conditions.