Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
Genetic diversity matters for wildlife – and for the livestock on which we depend. Yet breed after breed is disappearing into extinction.
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Ultra-Processed Furore & Raw Milk Craze Hike Dairy Sales, But Plant-Based Alternatives Are Here to Stay
Consumption of non-dairy alternatives witnessed a dip at the start of the year, while conventional products like whole milk ...
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Mutated bird flu found in two cats, raising new concerns
Mutated H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Cats: Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in two infected cats that is linked to ...
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Building a brand-new 150,000 head beef feedlot in Nebraska
A group of cattle feeders have come together to develop a brand-new 150,000 head beef feedlot and AD facility in the state of ...
Waiau A&P Show: Community spirit shines at annual event
On the other side, native vegetation leads down to the mighty Waiau River. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to ...
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Why Does Our Culture Consume So Much Cow’s Milk? And Why Aren’t Alternative Animal Milks More Common?
Oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, even potato milk – and of course, for those who choose to consume dairy, cow milk ...
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Most cross-bred beef-dairy calves display heartier constitutions than purebreds
Many modern dairy farm operations have developed an additional revenue stream by breeding dairy cows with Black Angus beef bulls using artificial insemination to produce crossbred calves, ...