Guernsey cattle are strong milking cows, but are a heritage livestock breed that is rapidly dwindling in its population numbers. They are considered one of the more distinctive breeds among the ...

Jersey cows are helping Nepalese farmers improve the quality of their milk in a scheme described as a "real success story" ...

Heritage chicken and cattle breeds are generally better suited to small-scale homesteads than many modern livestock breeds. Their tendency to be dual- or even triple-purpose breeds is a noted plus for ...

Over the last few years, conversations about livestock have started shifting. It’s not just about how much milk or meat a breed can give anymore. With climate change, land loss, and the need for more ...

The Simmental or Swiss Fleckvieh is reddish in colour with white markings, and is kept for milk and meat. There he was: The gorgeous beast — the well toned skin is wine red, it is neatly horned and ...

Milk is one of the most familiar things in the world—comforting, wholesome, ordinary. But beneath this common perception lies ...

Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block. Pāmu and Livestock Improvement Corporation have created ...