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The dairy industry relies on a bovine brigade – a variety of cattle breeds each with unique strengths. But with so many options, which ones reign supreme in milk production? Let’s explore the top ...

CALMAR, Iowa — The Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation has introduced its seven new Hall of Breeds stars at its recent annual meeting. The leading ladies will be featured as life-size ...

This answer is fueled by coffee with a splash of milk from a dairy cow. I asked my friend Kimberly Davenport why my morning milk doesn’t come from a beef cow. She’s an expert in cow genetics at ...

This breed is also known as Holstein Friesian, it is the largest dairy breed of cattle. It originated from northern Holland and Friesland. Its chief characteristics are large size and black and white ...

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Ever see a “whoopie pie cow”? If you visit Dutch Meadows Organic Dairy in Paradise, you can. The family-owned dairy has the county’s only purebred herd of Dutch belted cattle. They’re distinctive for ...