News tagged with domestic meat

Tracking the true tale of turkeys

The turkey dinner is a staple part of Christmas Day, but new research at the University of Leicester reveals that the history of the much loved poultry is in fact rather varied and unexpected.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 11, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Major report reveals the environmental and social impact of the 'livestock revolution'

A major report by an international research team explores the impact of the global livestock industry on the environment, the economy and human health.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 16, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Scientists create fuel from African crop waste (w/Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Bananas are a staple crop of Rwanda. The fruit is eaten raw, fried and baked — it even produces banana beer and wine. Around 2 million tons are grown each year but the fruit is only a small percentage of ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 06, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 5




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Cattle parasite found throughout Australia, study finds

A parasite linked to dogs and responsible for an estimated $30 million loss to the national cattle industry each year is present throughout Australia, a University of Sydney study has revealed.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created 10 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The oldest farming village in the Mediterranean islands is discovered in Cyprus

The oldest agricultural settlement ever found on a Mediterranean island has been discovered in Cyprus by a team of French archaeologists involving CNRS, the National Museum of Natural History, INRAP, EHESS ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 15, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (12) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Lazing in the shade grows steaks

New research confirms that cattle lying under trees and chewing cud aren’t bludging - they’re putting on condition by letting their digestive system do the work. 

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Extensive taste loss in mammals: Animals live in surprisingly different sensory worlds

Scientists from the Monell Center report that seven of 12 related mammalian species have lost the sense of sweet taste. As each of the sweet-blind species eats only meat, the findings demonstrate that a liking ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brucellosis pathogen persists in Botswana buffalo

The term "bush meat" conjures up images of exotic animals hunted by men in traditional dress using handmade weapons. But in reality, bush meat is a lot closer to our North American venison, quail, and pheasant ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts: Linking farmers to markets critical for Africa's rural development

As a food crisis unfolds in West Africa's Sahel region, some of the world's leading experts in agriculture markets say the time is ripe to confront the "substantial inefficiencies" in trade policy, transportation, information ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Not the black sheep of domestic animals

Mapping the ancestry of sheep over the past 11,000 years has revealed that our woolly friends are stars among domestic animals, boasting vast genetic diversity and substantial prospects for continued breeding to further boost ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New taste for Thai elephant meat

(AP) -- A new taste for eating elephant meat - everything from trunks to sex organs - has emerged in Thailand and could pose a new threat to the survival of the species.

Biology / Other

created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 5

Dog skull dates back 33,000 years

If you think a Chihuahua doesn't have much in common with a Rottweiler, you might be on to something.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 23, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Erosion of traditional 'taboos' threatens Madagascar's lemurs

Madagascar is world famous for its unique animals, many of which are protected by law, but recent research has demonstrated that illegal hunting of these protected species may be widespread and pose an urgent threat the country's ...

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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