Dairy farmers are seeing huge payouts for beef-dairy crossbreeds amid a major beef shortage and bottomed-out milk prices.

U.S. Dairies Bet On Beef

Scientists have created a cow that produces human insulin in its milk. But the ethical debate surrounding genetic engineering remains as murky as ever. 

Drink Your Insulin, Dear

As avian influenza moves from birds to cows to people, how worried do we need to be?

Humans With Bird Flu

Bovine colostrum is the latest “superfood” obsession on social media — but its powers are still under the microscope.

Colostrum for the People

In a push for increased sustainability, some high-end chefs are utilizing beef from old dairy cows. Yet for dairy farmers, a business case has yet to be made for promoting the product.

Old Cows, New Meat

The story of Othello, former bovine resident of the Central Park Zoo, alone among the polar bears and the alpacas.

The Loneliest Cow in Manhattan

A natural mutation found in Puerto Rican dairy cows might keep them healthier in extreme heat.

Farmers Are Breeding Heat-Resistant Cows

Consumers have shown they are willing to pay more for meat from happy livestock. New technology bears the promise of accurately assessing animal emotions.

AI Could Hold the Key to Improving Animal Welfare

A new study shows that bald eagles have landed on Northwest Washington dairy farms to feed on placenta and calf carcasses. It’s a symbiotic relationship.

Washington Dairy Farmers Love Bald Eagles, and Vice Versa

A new study by the University of Florida shows human contact can reduce certain oral behaviors in dairy calves, but does that mean they are happier?

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