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How Long Can Older Cattle Stay in Your Herd? When Is A Cow Too Old To Breed?

Although a cow’s natural lifespan is around 20 years, most never live beyond 4 years. The average slaughter age for beef cattle is between 1 and 2 years. A dairy cow will be slaughtered for meat at...

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4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Family Dairy Cow

Unlike a chicken, buying a cow isn’t something you should take lightly. You'll need to look at the udders and teats, the paperwork, the cow's physical characteristics as well as any training and...

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Where Are Cows Native To? Where Does The Species Come From?

DNA recovered from the Near East suggests that all cattle can trace their heritage back to 80 oxen domesticated about 10,500 years ago in present-day Syria and Turkey. Several bovine species have...

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What Is So Special About Wagyu Beef Cattle?

Wagyu cattle have been refined over many years to produce a richly marbled, tender, buttery type of beef with an exquisite mild flavor. They are also high in omega-three and monounsaturated fat,...

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What Cow Does Kobe Beef Come From? Why Is It So Popular?

The Kobe ribeye steak comes from the Tajima cattle breed reared in Japan’s Hyōgo Prefecture and is one of the most highly-prized cuts in the world. Authentic Kobe steak is the perfect...

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Johne’s Disease In Cattle: What Is It And How To Prevent It?

Johne’s disease (pronounced “yo-nays”) is a contagious, chronic, and often fatal infectious disease, mainly attacking the small intestine of ruminants, such as cattle, sheep, and goats....

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