Discovering the holistic impact of free-range grazing on cows
In today’s rapidly evolving dairy industry, the method of cow farming has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, cows roamed freely, grazing on open pastures, resulting in a more natural and balanced lifestyle. However, with the advent of genetic manipulation and the introduction of artificial high-protein diets, modern cows have been pushed to produce substantially higher quantities of […]
Cow milk and Buffalo milk price increased by Rs 6 per lit in Himachal
In the state budget for 2025, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu outlined a number of important initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural sector, promoting tourism, and managing its financial challenges. One of the major announcements in the budget was a price increase for cow and buffalo milk, aimed at benefiting dairy farmers in the state.The price of cow […]
Ongole Breed Cow Breaks World Record sold For Rs 40 Cr
An Indian-origin cow, sold for Rs 40 crore at an auction in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has set the Guinness World Record for being the most expensive cattle. Viatina-19 reportedly weighs around 1,101 kg, twice the average weight of other cows of the same Nelore breed. The 53-month-old stands out for her gorgeous white fur, loose skin, and […]
Cows, Climate Resilience, and the Human Dilemma
Over the last three days, I have had the privilege of participating in thought-provoking workshops on rural development and climate-resilient dairying. Amidst all the innovative discussions, one stark truth emerged: the problem does not lie in designing policies or ensuring that benefits trickle down to the people. The real challenge is in defining the true […]
How Misinformation on Cow Feed Led to Milk Waste
Some UK social media users have been pouring milk down their sinks and toilets in protest at the trial of a new feed additive that claims to significantly reduce the emission of methane gas in dairy cows. Arla Foods, a Danish-Swedish company which owns the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, announced last week that 30 of […]
Cow has four calves in ‘one-in-11 million’ birth
A dairy cow giving birth to extremely rare quadruplet calves has been described as “unheard of” by farm staff. The bull and three heifers arrived fit and healthy at Calcourt Farms in Wernllwyd, Powys. The chance of a quadruplet pregnancy in cattle is said to be one in 700,000, with the chance of them all being born […]
The Snake That Clings to Cows for Milk: A Rural Indian Legend
In the heart of rural India, a captivating legend has been passed down through generations—one where snakes are said to cling to cows’ legs and drink milk directly from their udders. This intriguing tale, a blend of folklore and natural history, has long fascinated and cautioned many, creating a vivid image of a mysterious relationship […]
The world’s largest Statue of Holstein Friesian Cow
From towering fruits to colossal sculptures, the world’s largest food crop and livestock attractions captivate visitors with their impressive size and cultural significance. These monuments celebrate various crops’ rich heritage and economic importance across different regions. Salem Sue, the World’s Largest Holstein Cow, stands prominently above Interstate 94 near New Salem, North Dakota. Erected in […]
Jersey cow delivers an Ongole breed calf in Annamayya district
A Jersey cow at Settigunta village in Annamayya district has given birth to an Ongole breed calf as part of a winter embryo transplant procedure overseen by Dr. Pratap, a veterinarian at the Government Veterinary Hospital. Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Dr. Pratap said that the process began on September 29 of last […]
A Drug for Cows Could Curb Methane Emissions from Dairy cattle
(Bloomberg) — The methane emitted by burping cows, sheep, goats and other livestock does more short-term damage to the climate than the world’s passenger vehicles, by some estimates. A Boston-based startup says its new vaccine could take a big bite out of their emissions Ag-biotech company ArkeaBio says its drug targets methane-producing microorganisms that live […]