Unique genetics of individual dairy cattle may influence susceptibility to ruminal acidosis.

New process creates microcapsules that colors milk curds but not liquid whey.

Sheep's milk may be easier to digest for people who are sensitive to cow's milk.

Copy number variation in European cattle plays important role in traits related to immunity and coat color.

Goal is to identify functional elements of cow’s genome.

Test can assist with prevention and early treatment intervention against clinical mastitis to improve cow health and welfare.

There are welfare benefits for dairy calves in connection with disbudding if animals are given local anesthetic plus NSAID pain relief.

USDA awards $6.5m to create three functional genomics projects led by Iowa State University (swine), University of California-Davis (cattle) and Western University of Health Sciences (chickens).

Seasonal changes to dairy cattle rations may lead to lower butterfat tests during warmer seasons.