The concept of cattle breeds, rather than local types, is said to have originated in Britain under the influence of Robert Bakewell in the 18th century (Porter, 1991). It was during that period that ...

Dear Dr Othieno, I am retiring this year and plan to acquire a few Friesian crosses for dairy farming as a source of income from milk sales. I love Friesians based on what I’ve heard and my own ...

The black-and-white coat of Holstein-Friesian cows is globally recognised as a symbol of dairy farming and a defining trait ...

The University of Edinburgh provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Despite scientists’ intensive efforts over many decades, bovine tuberculosis continues to be a problem in many parts of ...

The elite female Sahiwal calf following the transfer of an embryo produced by ovum pick-up and in-vitro fertilisation (OPU IVF) technique was given birth through a surrogate Holstein Friesian cattle.

A cow who stands at 6 feet 4 inches and weighs more than 3,000 pounds has been saved from the slaughterhouse because of his size. The 7-year-old Holstein Friesian steer, named Knickers, managed to ...

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