Test-tube calf embryos more likely to survive Texas summers
Think you're uncomfortable in the extreme Texas summer heat? Try being an ovulating 1,200-pound mother cow.
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New substrate to assist milk contaminate detection
Scientists develop a novel and direct approach based on surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect the antibiotic tetracycline (TC) and pesticide dicyandiamide (DCD) contaminants in milk samples. This work was done ...
Biochemistry
Jul 6, 2020
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Extended lactation does not impair the quality or cheese-making property of milk
On average, a Danish dairy cow calve once a year. However, there are many indications that fewer calvings and extended milking periods have more advantages.
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Feb 9, 2017
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Annual, biological rhythms govern milk production in dairy cows
The amount and composition of milk produced by dairy cows appears to be more regulated by internal, annual biological rhythms than by environmental factors such as heat and humidity, according to Penn State researchers who ...
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Dec 20, 2018
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Heat stress in gestating dairy cows impairs performance of future generations
It is estimated that in the United States, environmental heat stress in cows costs the dairy industry more than $1.5 billion annually due to decreased milk production, impaired reproductive performance, increased rates of ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 16, 2020
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Optimizing feeding is necessary to maintain milk production in organic herds
Consumer demand for organic milk recently surpassed the available supply, with sales of organic products reaching $35 billion in 2014 and continuing to rise. As farms transition to organic production to meet demand, feeding ...
Environment
Jun 15, 2017
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Model identifies high-risk areas for lumpy skin disease in cattle
Researchers have combined two separate computer models to identify areas at highest risk for outbreaks of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) in cattle. The models could help officials determine where to send resources ahead ...
Veterinary medicine
May 30, 2019
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App helps dairy farmers milk profits during volatile times
(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.
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Sep 12, 2012
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An unlikely region leads the way in the study of dairy intolerance
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 in this area ...
Biotechnology
May 6, 2013
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Study finds reduction in milk production among anaplasmosis-infected cattle
Researchers at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine have published new data suggesting a negative effect on a dairy cow's milk production because of bovine anaplasmosis, a globally widespread livestock ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 20, 2021
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