University of California researchers are feeding seaweed to dairy cows in an attempt to make cattle more climate-friendly.
Environment
Aug 31, 2018
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A solid white mass found in a broken jar in an Ancient Egyptian tomb has turned out to be the world's oldest example of solid cheese.
Archaeology
Aug 29, 2018
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Identifying the breed of a new-born calf is not always easy, but Massey University research suggests their tongues may hold a clue.
Plants & Animals
Aug 28, 2018
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"Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn't any grass," says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France, who like his counterparts across much of northern Europe is wondering how he will feed his ...
Environment
Aug 26, 2018
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The unusually hot summer of 2018 has proved challenging for farmers across the UK. Among other things, the scorching weather and lack of rain has damaged crops, and the grass used to feed farm animals too.
Environment
Aug 22, 2018
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Dairy foods are popular among consumers, and sales gross more than $125 billion per year (IDFA, 2017). With dairy product popularity comes new demands from consumers for healthier, low-calorie products that taste the same ...
Other
Aug 20, 2018
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Aging usually improves the flavor of cheese, but that's not why some very old cheese discovered in an Egyptian tomb is drawing attention. Instead, it's thought to be the most ancient solid cheese ever found, according to ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 15, 2018
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A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia and Warsaw University of Life Sciences has found that dairy cows are willing to expend energy to gain access to a grooming brush. In their paper published in the ...
The dairy industry comprises around 13 percent of Europe's total food and drink sector and is one of largest consumers of energy and water. An EU-funded initiative has therefore explored the economic and environmental benefits ...
Environment
Jul 31, 2018
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A suite of drying technology platforms developed by researchers at Monash University could help extend the shelf life of Australia's powdered dairy exports – including infant formula – while meeting stringent safety and ...
Other
Jul 26, 2018
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