Sugar solution fights infection in dairy cows as antibiotics
A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The results were recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. The discovery has the potential to reduce reliance on antibiotics and ultimately help combat […]
US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist
Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle. “We have moved into new territory,” says Thomas Gillespie, professor and chair of Emory University’s Department of Environmental Sciences. The dairy cow infections are simply the latest […]
Second human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows found in Michigan
A second person in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday. The person, a farmworker who had regular exposure to infected livestock, had mild symptoms and has recovered, the health department said. “The current health risk to the general public remains low,” Dr. Natasha […]
Researchers develop app to alleviate stress in dairy cows..
In a pioneering move to address the often-overlooked issue of stress in animals, researchers at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri have developed a groundbreaking app aimed at providing farmers with valuable insights into mitigating stress in their livestock. The researchers, based at the Indigenous Cattle Research cum Training Center initiated by the Department of Animal […]