New Research Could Help Dairy Cow Nutrition during Dry Period
Study shows diets containing consistent energy levels and the rumen-boosting supplement monensin may be ideal during the dry period
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Cows Exposed to Heavy Metals Worsen Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
Following the 2015 Fundao Tailings Dam failure in Brazil, researchers analyzed the consequences of long-term exposure to contaminated drinking water on dairy cattle
Crossbreeding of Holstein Cows Improves Fertility without Detriment to Milk Production
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines generational effects of crossbreeding
Using Genetic Selection to Mitigate Dairy Cattle Greenhouse Gases
Study targets reducing methane production by 20 percent in 10 years according to research in the Journal of Dairy Science®
Study Examines Environmental Footprint of California Dairy Cows Over 50 Years
UC Davis researchers find 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gases per liter of milk
New Dairy Cattle Breeding Method Increases Genetic Selection Efficiency
Inclusion of a parameter that measures an animal's capacity to transmit its genetic traits resulted in gains of up to 16 percent compared with a traditional method of selection
Growing up with a Friend May Improve a Dairy Cow’s Lifelong Welfare
The more adaptable cows are, the less they will be stressed and fearful in new situations and the more milk they should produce, scientist says
A Comprehensive Look at Cow's Milk
Human milk consumption has played a key role in global economic and agricultural developments for more than 10,000 years
Forage-Based Diets on Dairy Farms Produce Nutritionally Enhanced Milk
Markedly higher levels of health-promoting fatty acids reported
DNA Study of Cow Stomachs Could Aid Meat and Dairy Production
The study paves the way for research to understand which types of microbe—such as bacteria—are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say