Cows can really whiz. A superfluous observation, except for the fact that when bovines urinate, they shoot out nitrogen that can combine with feces to become ammonia. When this ammonia is mixed with ...

When we talk about greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, methane from cows tends to dominate the discussion. But other waste, notably feces and urine, are also produced in staggering amounts, and ...

Enticed by a sweet treat, a cow learns to use the "MooLoo," a latrine for cattle, where excrement can be collected. The only question is: can this technique work on a larger scale? It’s easier to ...

America’s cattle sector could benefit greatly by adopting a set standard for proficiency levels in animal care and handling. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist Ruth Woiwode, drawing on her ...

As Texas livestock producers keep a watchful eye on emerging pests and other challenges like New World screwworm, farm biosecurity is at the forefront. Monte Rouquette, Ph.D., professor of forage ...

A recent study found that providing Brazilian cattle ranchers with customized training in sustainable pasture restoration could bring long-term economic and environmental benefits. Trained ranchers ...