When grass is limited and/or cow body condition needs to improve, early weaning may be a viable option for cow-calf producers ...

New research suggests that a balanced blend of fermentable carbohydrates can support rumen development, ease the transition through weaning, and lay the foundation for future performance.

When it comes to breaking down plant matter and converting it to energy, the cow has it all figured out. Its digestive system allows it to eat more than 150 pounds of plant matter every day. Now ...

A cow farting in a feedlot isn’t just a roadside view in the midwest: for climate scientists, it’s a cause of concern. After all, cow farts and belches release significant amounts of methane into the ...

Specific microbes in gut of Angus cattle and how those microbes influence nutrient absorption and feed efficiency will be the focus of a new study by UTIA animal scientists. The work will study the ...

Cows can adapt themselves to a fluctuating sodium content in their feed. How they do that was so far a secret. Researchers from Goethe University have now discovered a bacterium in the microbiome of ...

How quickly calves consume milk and at what height they drink could be contributing to calf mortality on dairy farms and calf-rearing enterprises, according to Scottish data. Rumen drinking is where ...

Failure to prepare the rumen can cause growth checks, or put calves at greater risk of illness because of nutritional stress. Forages such as straw or hay are a good source of fibre, which promotes ...