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Tapeworm Eggs Discovered in 270-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark Feces
January 30, 2013 — A cluster of tapeworm eggs discovered in 270-million-year-old fossilized shark feces suggests that intestinal parasites in vertebrates are much older than previously ... > full story -
In Beef Production, Cow-Calf Phase Contributes Most Greenhouse Gases
January 30, 2013 — A new study shows that nursing cows are a major source of methane in beef production. By better understanding cattle nutrition and methane emissions, the beef industry could reduce environmental ... > full story -
Cows Fed Flaxseed Produce More Nutritious Dairy Products
January 26, 2013 — Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, with more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated ... > full story -
Global Gene Pool of Goat Is Seriously Under Threat
January 23, 2013 — Amongst the range of domestic livestock species, the goat is not just the 'black sheep' but a resource of survival in impoverished countries, and many breeds are at great risk of ... > full story -
Earliest Sea Cow Ancestors Originated in Africa, Lived in Fresh Water
January 16, 2013 — A new fossil discovered in Tunisia represents the oldest known ancestor of modern-day sea cows, supporting the African origins of these marine ... > full story -
Poultry Vaccination Responsible for Dramatic Fall in Salmonella Infections
January 16, 2013 — Mass poultry vaccination programs introduced to combat Salmonella infections have led to a dramatic fall in the number of cases since the late 1990s, according to a ... > full story -
Nations That Consume a Lot of Milk Also Win a Lot of Nobel Prizes
January 14, 2013 — Nations that consume a lot of milk and milk products also tend to have a lot of Nobel laureates among their populations, suggest the authors of a recent ... > full story -
Supplements and Cow's Milk Play Biggest Roles in Determining Vitamin D Levels in Children
January 14, 2013 — Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow's milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child's body, new research has ... > full story -
Beef Industry, Consumers to Be Affected by Cattle Production Decreases in 2013
January 11, 2013 — Beef production in the United States is expected to decrease 4.8 percent in 2013, the second largest year-over-year decrease in 35 years. Many analysts expect the 2013 numbers to be followed by a ... > full story -
Schmallenberg Virus Genome Engineered to Understand How to Reduce Disease Caused by the Virus
January 10, 2013 — Researchers have developed methods to synthesize and change the genome of Schmallenberg virus (SBV). SBV is a recently discovered pathogen of livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats. The ... > full story
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