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Dairy Cow Fact Sheet - University of Florida There are 6 major breeds of dairy cattle in the US Today, 90% of the dairy cows are Holsteins and they weigh from 1,500 to 1,800 lbs! Many dairy cows live in free stalls, where they are kept in comfortable and clean facilities with soft bedding and access to food and water 24 hours per day!
W 934 Reproductive Anatomy of the Cow Heifer The basic knowledge of the cow and heifer reproductive anatomy described in this publication will make the purposes of various reproductive management practices easier to understand
The Psychology of Cows - Animal Behavior and Cognition In this paper, we review applied and basic literature on cow cognition, emotionality, personality and social complexity in order to capture the full range of scientific studies available
Reproductive Tract Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the cow’s re-productive system is fundamental to good cattle management Basic knowledge in this area will help producers do a better job of getting cows rebred, especially when using artificial in-semination and estrus synchronization
Cattle 07 25 2025 Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for all feedlots totaled 13 0 million head on July 1, 2025, down 1 percent from two years earlier Cattle on feed in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head accounted for 85 6 percent of the total cattle on feed on July 1, 2025, down slightly from two years ago The total of calves under 500 pounds and other heifers
2024 BIF_Cow Longevity_R Machen - Beef Improvement Cow longevity is determined by reproductive efficiency, maternal performance, health, physiological soundness, and disposition This two-part general session presentation focuses on the economics of cow longevity and genetic contributors to longevity (presentation by Dr Bob Weaber)
Body Condition Scoring in Dairy Cattle View the cow from the rear Observe the amount of padding over the hook and pin bones and the prominence of the tailhead and sacral ligaments From this point the scorer can usually determine the appropriate score