Author

Zachary Palmer

Zachary Palmer, PAS, serves as an agricultural extension educator with a university cooperative extension office in South Bend, Indiana. He consults with regional livestock producers on breeding plans, animal nutrition, and stocking rates. Palmer holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in animal science and writes about herd management for Biology Insights.

Is Bermuda Grass a Good Forage for Cattle?
Selective Breeding in Cows: A Look at the Process
Cow Steroids: Their Use and Safety in Beef Production
Marek’s Disease Vaccine: How It Works and Protects Chickens
What Is a Freemartin in Cattle and Why Does It Occur?
How Does a Cow Get Mad Cow Disease?
Do Bears Eat Cattle? How to Protect Your Livestock
Why Were Cattle Domesticated and Their Role in Society?
How Much Beet Pulp to Feed Cattle Per Day?
Cow Genitalia and the Bovine Reproductive System
Why Do Bulls Buck? The Biology Behind Their Behavior
When Is Johnson Grass Poisonous to Livestock?
What Is Fescue Hay and Is It Safe for Livestock?
What Is the Dressing Percentage of Cattle?
Do Coyotes Attack Cows? Signs, Risks, and Prevention
What Is Culling a Cow and Why Do Farmers Do It?
Can Hogs See Red Light? The Science of Swine Vision
How Many Animals Per Acre? Calculating Stocking Rates
Why Do Cows Eat Snakes? The Science of Pica
What Are EPDs and How Are They Calculated?
How Does a Cow Produce Milk? The Science Explained
Do Badgers Carry TB and Spread It to Cattle?
Chillingham Cattle: A Wild and Genetically Unique Herd
Can All Cows Be Milked? Biological and Breed Factors
Why Do Bulls Attack Humans? The Science Behind Aggression
Are Cows Inbred? The Impacts on Cattle Health
Are Bulls Aggressive? The Science Behind Their Behavior
Are Cows Polyestrous? Explaining the Bovine Estrous Cycle
Why Are Cows So Fat? The Biological Reasons Explained
Can Cattle See Color? The Science of Their Vision