Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
Livestock production contributes between 11% and 19% of global greenhouse emissions. The largest source of these emissions is ...
Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training -- ...
The Florida Springs Institute recently assessed north Florida dairies as a source of pollution to the Floridan Aquifer and artesian springs. Monitoring of drinking water wells, springs and rivers in ...
Raising dairy cows delivers multiple benefits. Just one “bossy” contentedly chewing her cud in the lower 40–or even in a small backyard plot–can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, ...
The growing interest in animal-free casein, the key protein responsible for the flavor, texture and nutritional profile of conventional dairy, is driving innovation in the alternative dairy space as a ...
Farms are important parts of the food and agriculture chain in the world. The largest farm in the entire world is larger than ...
In the drylands of Benin, west Africa, livestock farming is under growing pressure. These vast, hot landscapes cover roughly 70% of the country’s land area. Their sparse pastures and scattered trees ...