Tag: Cattle
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The most obvious way to classify cattle breeds is according to their specialty: beef, dairy, or dual-purpose. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Keep reading >>
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Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources. Keep reading >>
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Cattle breeds can be grouped in many ways: specialty, genetic background, geographic origin, paradigm. The best choice of a cattle breed will be one that is adapted to your circumstances. Keep reading >>
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Which ox breed is best? The best breed of ox for you will be the one best adapted to your unique circumstances. Keep reading >>
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Grassfed beef is often criticized for its unusual flavor. And yet some grassfed steaks take center stage at high-end restaurants. What makes the difference? Keep reading >>
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The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Keep reading >>
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Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies. Keep reading >>
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The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers. Keep reading >>
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Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem. Keep reading >>