When you see Burt DeGroot’s cows for the first time, you might feel like you’re visiting a zoo. You’re not that far off. DeGroot, of Snohomish, owns a rare breed of cattle. Ancient white park cattle ...

MOLALLA, Ore. — When Brad Gilbert saw his first Brahman cattle in 1987, it was love at first sight, according to his daughter, Angela Rose. “They’ll come right up to you and start licking you and want ...

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 ...

Aberdeen Angus is one of the best known breeds of cattle in the world, mostly thanks to its appearance on restaurant menus, butchers’ windows and supermarket shelves everywhere. As the name has become ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

Many commercial cattlemen take advantage of heterosis (hybrid vigor) by utilizing crossbreeding or composites. The benefits of crossbreeding include breed complementation (combining desired traits ...

With the recent drought in the American West, ranchers may be forced to find more sustainable options. And some researchers are looking to a breed of cattle from the past to find the answers. Jon and ...