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The dairy industry relies on a bovine brigade – a variety of cattle breeds each with unique strengths. But with so many options, which ones reign supreme in milk production? Let’s explore the top ...

CALMAR, Iowa — The Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation has introduced its seven new Hall of Breeds stars at its recent annual meeting. The leading ladies will be featured as life-size ...

Emilio Gathura feeds dairy cows at Kariuki Gikonyo’s farm in Maombi village in Nakuru. [WILLIES MWANIKI] Kariuki Gikonyo’s farm is located in Maombi village in Subukia Nakuru County and Emilio Gathura ...

This breed is also known as Holstein Friesian, it is the largest dairy breed of cattle. It originated from northern Holland and Friesland. Its chief characteristics are large size and black and white ...

A reader recently emailed me, saying that they were distressed about how modern dairies operate. I replied with some insights gleaned from my six decades’ worth of dairy experience. The majority of ...