No need to make a stink: Controlling bovine flatulence could be key to helping curb global warming. New research suggests that breeding dairy cows to fart less — and, therefore, release less methane — ...

The dairy industry might not seem like a major climate villain, but it’s responsible for about 4% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, most of that from cow burps. That’s right: when ...

Cows bred to produce less methane in their burps could prove to be an important ally in the fight against climate change, scientists have told Sky News. A groundbreaking breeding programme in Scotland ...

The agricultural industry is grappling with escalating challenges caused by increasing global temperatures and heat stress induced by climate change. However, an unexpected solution has emerged: cow ...

In a remarkable stride toward environmental sustainability, farmers are actively engaged in the practice of selective cow breeding, aiming to reduce methane emissions and thereby reaffirming their ...

Complete and timely scanning data is essential for effective forward planning, according to the ICBF. Up-to-date data means ...

The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

A southern Ontario agricultural researcher is being credited with helping to reduce the financial burden for dairy farmers by boosting the natural immunity of cows against viruses like avian flu.

Evaluating replacement heifers through quick pre-breeding exams, growth tracking and proper nutrition helps ensure conception ...

New research suggests that breeding dairy cows to fart less -- and, therefore, release less methane -- could cut down on greenhouse gases. No need to make a stink: Controlling bovine flatulence could ...