Cattle graze approximately 30% of global land, making their interactions with Earth's social
and ecological systems of critical importance. Cattle have experienced a long process of …

Cattle were first introduced to the Western Hemisphere in 1493 and by subsequent
introductions from the Iberian Peninsula, providing the genetic background of the American …

Sustainable beef production is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in arid regions
where limited natural resources availability and adverse environmental conditions pose …

Strategies to help producers cope with unpredictable forage production associated with low
and variable precipitation patterns on arid rangelands are needed, particularly if global …

Abstract CONTEXT The southwestern United States is experiencing an increasingly warmer
and drier climate that is affecting cattle production systems of the region. Adaptation …

Significant challenges for raising beef cattle exist in the arid and semi-arid regions of the
United States. Limited forage availability and small profit margins are among the greatest …

We studied foraging patterns of Raramuri Criollo (heritage breed,“RC”) and Angus x
Hereford (commercial beef breed,“AH”) cows in relation to ambient heat and body …

Rarámuri Criollo cattle producers often crossbreed their cows with improved beef-breed
bulls and/or retain and develop their yearlings on rangeland because of limited weaned calf …

Selecting livestock genetics adapted to arid environments, such as Criollo cattle, is one of
several strategies recommended for decreasing the vulnerability to climate change of …

Body condition score (BCS) has been a useful tool in estimating the health of cattle for many
years now. This categorical metric requires experienced observers to visually inspect cows …