It's important to understand where food comes from. But do you know your Angus from your Hereford? These cattle breeds both produce high-quality beef, so differentiating between the two is an ...

Ordering a whole (or even half) cow from the butcher yields a lot of meat. Here's how much to expect and some ideas for what to do with it.

HUDSON, Iowa — Blake Hansen loves beef, but admits he is quite particular about the quality of meat he chooses to consume. So, when he sampled a steak he could cut with a spoon, he was hooked. "It’s ...

Many breeds and crosses work well for grass-fed/grass-finished beef, as long as you select and breed for the desired traits. A growing number of farmers and ranchers are switching to efficient ...

Why energy, protein, minerals and weekly body condition checks are critical to getting cows and first‑calf heifers rebred on ...

To avoid sounding like a total novice when buying steak, there's one request that's best avoided when it comes to Wagyu.

Dear Dr Othieno, I read your article on feedlots.. I have always wanted to venture into beef farming and more so the feedlot system. My farm is in Kitale and would really like you to break down the ...

A change is coming to the cattle seedstock industry. Breed associations have long been interested in finding the genetic basis for feed efficiency, with the aim of breeding more efficient animals. But ...