Muddy conditions can lead to thinner cows and weak or stillborn calves.

University of California-Davis researchers partner with ranchers to make site-specific decisions on rangeland management.

When cow urine falls on degraded land, it releases more nitrous oxide than when absorbed by healthy pasture.

Transfer of bison rumen contents to cattle improved in vitro ruminal feed digestibility.

Initiative modeled after company's Dairy Care365 program.

High sulfate levels in drinking water can bind trace minerals in cattle rumen, resulting in animal health and welfare concerns.

Five-year partnership and funding contribution will support cow/calf research and critical data collection to improve animal safety and handling techniques.

Heifer development should focus on increasing long-term profitability of cow herd rather than on high yearling pregnancy rates or achieving certain growth metrics.

Alliance designed to deliver continuous, real-time data to help cattle producers optimize practices and products, paving way for improved profitability.

Research by University of California Cooperative Extension personnel shows that rangeland doesn't need to be "rested" following a fire.