News tagged with dairy producers

First test-tube hamburger ready this fall: researchers

The world's first "test-tube" meat, a hamburger made from a cow's stem cells, will be produced this fall, Dutch scientist Mark Post told a major science conference on Sunday.

Biology / Other

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (14) | comments 27

Researchers uncover genetic link to cattle diseases

The origin of three costly cattle diseases is genetically linked, according to findings from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dairy cows and mycotoxins: Testing and vigilance can reduce risk for producers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Heavy rains have led to a warm-up in South Dakota, and these conditions have dairy producers concerned because of the potential threat mycotoxins pose to their cows. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Dairy ...

Biology / Other

created Oct 08, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Wet, muddy conditions can lead to lameness and mastitis in dairy herds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Continuing autumn rains are producing conditions that can increase lameness and mastitis in dairy herds in South Dakota.

Biology / Other

created Oct 06, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Dairy producers lose productivity going organic, but can save on feed

(PhysOrg.com) -- While dairy producers can expect less milk when switching from conventional to organic production, they may be able to cut some costs on expensive feed, according to Purdue University studies.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Feb 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1