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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
AHDB: New genetic indexes to guide production of environment-friendly cows in UK
Two new genetic indexes to help UK farmers breed more environment-friendly cows will be launched in August, said the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
New Zealand consortium aims to create methane vaccine for cows
New Zealand's Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium is developing a methane vaccine for cows, according to its chairman, Professor Jeremy Hill.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Japanese research team develops app for better health management of cows
A research team of Japan's Iwate University has developed a tablet computer app allowing better health management for dairy cows.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Jordan permits import of 1,500 dairy cows following three-year hiatus
Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture has announced on April 2 that it had approved the import of 1,500 dairy cows after a three-year hiatus, citing "unfair and unjustified" hikes in fresh milk prices.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Trial shows Anpario's oregano essential oil can increase milk production in Jersey cows
A trial carried out at Federal University (Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil) during the hot season found that Anpario's 100% natural oregano essential oil (OEO) feed additive, Orego-Stim, increased milk yield and energy corrected mil ...
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
More FrieslandCampina dairy farmers in Netherlands putting cows to meadows
The number of FrieslandCampina dairy farmers putting their cows out into the meadows has grown for the sixth year in a row, the Dutch dairy cooperative said.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
US-Chile study reveals new findings about dairy cows' social interactions
A new study published by Frontiers reveals fresh insight into the social networks of cattle based on their grooming behavior.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Antibodies from cows better treatment for COVID-19 than convalescent plasma, says study
A biotech firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA, says it has found that antibodies produced in cows can treat COVID-19 patients.
Monday, July 27, 2020
Fonterra partnership looks into using seaweed to reduce emissions by dairy cows
Fonterra will partner with Sea Forest to explore the possibility of reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by dairy herds by using seaweed in feed.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
US cattlemen cry foul over Burger King #CowsMenu campaign
US beef producers, particularly members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), expressed disappointment over the launch Tuesday, July 14, of Burger King's #CowsMenu campaign that it claimed "misrepresents basic bovine bio ...
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
UAE gets 4,500 dairy cows from Uruguay
The United Arab Emirate has recently bolstered its food security which was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing in 4,500 dairy cows from Uruguay, Bloomberg reported in early July.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Dutch startup that develops Fitbit-style monitors for cows receives US$8.8 million investment
Connecterra, a Dutch startup that develops an artificial intelligence-based system allowing dairy farmers to monitor their herds with more precision, has received a Series B investment of €7.8 million (US$8.8 million), Sifted reported ...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Kenya's dairy cows die after eating imported feed
Kenya's Emurua-Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno lost a herd of 24 Holstein Friesian cattle worth KSH2.5 million after the cows fed on an imported livestock product, Daily Nation reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Dairy cows' genetics may cut nitrate leaching
The genetic disposition of dairy cows could significantly reduce nitrate leaching, according to new research from Lincoln University, Rural News Group reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
AI software developed by Connecterra alerts farmers to sick cows
Dutch agritech firm Connecterra has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) software that alerts cattlemen whenever their cows are ailing, which can in turn result in decreased antibiotic use, The Cattle Site reported.

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