If the carnivorous U.S. population – as a whole – ate a more-vegetarian diet that included egg and milk products, the environment would be greatly relieved, says a preliminary Cornell study.

Space & Earth - Environment

May 10, 2013 4.5 / 5 (8) 21

Food allergies are reported to be on the rise, with an estimate of between 11-26 million people suffering in Europe. One of the most common of these allergies is intolerance to dairy products. Although studies ...

Biology - Biotechnology

May 06, 2013 not rated yet 0

In the first chapter of The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin detailed his examinations of the skeletons of a variety of different breeds of domestic pigeons. To agreement today, he concluded that they a ...

Biology - Biotechnology

May 02, 2013 3.8 / 5 (16) 14 |

The amount of nitrogen that is excreted by livestock is directly proportional to the amount it is fed. This is according to Chris Reynolds a researcher in nutritional physiology of ruminants at the University ...

Biology - Other

May 02, 2013 not rated yet 1

It seems the ads were right. A milk mustache is a good thing to have. Animal and dairy scientists have discovered that drinking milk at an early age can help mammals throughout their lives.

Biology - Other

Apr 05, 2013 not rated yet 0

Dairy farmer John Rose has sent more than 100 of his cows to the slaughterhouse over recent weeks as a severe drought browned pastures in New Zealand's normally verdant North Island.

Space & Earth - Environment

Mar 14, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 3

Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, according to a new study by Oregon State University.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jan 25, 2013 4.3 / 5 (6) 3

Milk production is a major source of income for many farmers in Tanzania and therefore an important factor in combating poverty in the region. But the health and growth of the calves and the milk production ...

Biology - Other

Dec 13, 2012 not rated yet 0

Harvesting fodder maize at an increased stage of maturity improves the starch content of maize silage and the proportion of rumen by-pass starch without negative effects on silage preservation, feed intake ...

Biology - Other

Oct 10, 2012 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org)—A free mobile app developed by Penn State researchers can help dairy farmers plow through financial planning by helping them track feed costs and income.

Biology - Other

Sep 12, 2012 1 / 5 (1) 0

Deer hinds (Cervus elaphus) have a hierarchical organisation system: the oldest and largest hold the most dominant positions. Therefore, a nutrient rich diet benefits the more dominant hinds, who have prefer ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jul 20, 2012 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org) -- Cows are thirsty and with good reason — they need to drink nearly 30 gallons of water a day to produce milk and stay healthy. That water needs to be high quality because much of the ingested ...

Biology - Other

Jul 13, 2012 not rated yet 0

"Cows are happy in parts of Northern California and not in Florida" is a good way to sum up the findings of new research from the University of Washington, said Yoram Bauman, best known as the "stand-up economist."

Biology - Ecology

Jul 11, 2012 3.5 / 5 (8) 0

A natural remedy that delays and reduces the severity of mastitis infection in dairy cattle is being investigated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jun 19, 2012 not rated yet 1

One source of income for Pennsylvania dairy farmers has hit its lowest point in three years, according to a dairy market expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Other Sciences - Economics & Business

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