Medical research

Mammary stem cells challenge costly bovine disease

Mastitis is the most expensive disease in the dairy industry. Each clinical case can cost a dairy farmer more than $400 and damages both the cow's future output as well as her comfort.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, few workers are tested

Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers—two in Michigan and one in Texas—as well as in cattle in a dozen states.

Health

New Zealand botulism scare triggers global recall (Update)

New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism.

Health

Size matters when innovating dairy products

Imagine low-fat cream that's easier to whip, cold butter that's more spreadable, and dairy cream powders that can be tailored for a range of products from milk to cheese to yoghurts.

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