Cows have a reproductive system that is not dissimilar from humans. With cows, it's an 8-inch long passageway that lubricates and protects the rest of the reproductive system from bacterial...

Bulls are dangerous and entering paddocks requires vigilence. While they might appear gentle, they have fast reflexes and can run much faster than a human. Some breeds are more docile than others,...

Bovine Brucellosis, also known as Brucella Abortus or Bang’s disease, is a devastating zoonotic disease that primarily affects ruminant animals such as swine, bison, and cattle. However, this...

The first 7 days after birth are critical for the health of the cow and calf. On the day of birth, calves are born within 2-5 hours after the appearance of a water bag. Good management of the calf...

Cows do sleep while standing up, and will sleep around 4 hours in any 24 hour period. They only sleep standing while dozing or sleeping lightly and will choose to lay down for a deep sleep. Most...

The gestation length is the number of days that it takes the fetus to develop into a calf. Most cattle gestation charts are based on the 283-day gestation period. However, the actual cow gestation...