New Evidence of Early Goat & Sheep Dairy in Human History
Archaeological scientists have uncovered compelling evidence indicating that goats and sheep were being milked by humans much earlier than previously confirmed, offering fresh insights into the deep history of dairy consumption and pastoralism. Analysis of ancient ceramic residues from archaeological sites in eastern Africa and southeastern Europe reveals milk fats and proteins associated with caprines…
How Infrared Imaging Spots Subclinical Mastitis Early
The article describes how infrared thermography (IRT)—a non-invasive imaging method—can accurately screen for subclinical mastitis (SM) in dairy cows by measuring the skin surface temperature of the udder relative to surrounding body parts. In one dataset cited, SM-positive quarters (udder quarters) showed a statistically significant higher udder skin surface temperature (USST) compared with healthy quarters….