Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf ...

Reduced intake, lower milk production, depressed components, sorting, loose manure, and declining reproduction are all common ...

Researchers are taking a broader look at gut health in beef cattle, linking digestive inflammation to immunity, feed efficiency and overall 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 ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Researchers are using new genetic tools to better understand the relationship between ruminant's gut micro-organisms and their hosts. "Many rumen organisms don't grow well in ...

As Irish dairy herds continue into the grazing season, lush grass offers huge opportunities for low-cost milk production. But ...