Climate change and cattle: Genetics may hold answer to heat stress tolerance
How do farmers decide which cows to breed and which to put out to pasture?
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 3, 2023
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Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia
The consequences of peace and armed conflict for deforestation depend on the location, reports a new publication in Frontiers in Environmental Science. Using Colombia as a case study, this work presents one of the most comprehensive ...
Environment
Feb 21, 2022
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Vegetation declining on elephants' migration routes in Namibia
A study based on extensive remote sensing data indicates that vegetation near the migration routes of elephants in Namibia has decreased. Human habitation and fences as well as artificial obstacles of other kinds affect the ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2022
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Cattle health and welfare at the heart of K-State research
At any given time between 10 and 20 percent of cattle in the United States are afflicted with lameness, making it one of the most common ailments affecting feedlot and stocker calves.
Other
Jan 13, 2011
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Biodiversity passes the taste test and is healthier too
Cattle and sheep grazed on natural grasslands help maintain biodiversity and produce tastier, healthier meat, according to a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The research, part of the Rural ...
Other
Jan 14, 2009
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How to weigh a kilogram of beef
Measuring the complete environmental footprint of that beef burger sizzling on the grill is complicated.
Environment
Nov 6, 2019
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New study sheds light on medicines storage practices on UK dairy farms
Researchers at the University of Bristol, supported by the British Veterinary Association, the British Cattle Veterinary Association and the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance, are calling for veterinary ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2018
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US reports fourth human case of bird flu linked to cows
US officials on Wednesday reported the country's fourth human case of bird flu linked to the current outbreak of the virus in dairy cattle.
Agriculture
Jul 4, 2024
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Farmers impoverished by climate change make 'lose–lose' choices, says researcher
Climate change is pushing farmers in the Global South towards short-term choices that further increase their vulnerability, research involving a Bayes Business School academic suggests.
Ecology
Dec 18, 2023
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