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Pigs Bred With Cystic Fibrosis Provide Model To Mimic Human Disease
Cystic fibrosis continues to
be a lethal disease for
humans despite the
identification of the
problematic gene two decades
ago. Many humans born with
... > full story
Hotline To The Cowshed
A wireless measuring system,
consisting of sensors and
transmission units, helps to
keep livestock healthier
with a minimum use of
resources. ... > full story
Oldest Sheep Contribute Most To Population Growth When Climate Changes Making Conditions Harsh
Researchers show how sheep
on a remote island off the
west coast of Scotland
respond to two consequences
of climate change: altered
... > full story
Improving Piglet Survival
Neonatal mortality in pigs
is a major welfare and
economic concern. It is one
of the issues being tackled
by Welfare Quality®, an
EU-funded project designed
to integrate farm animal
... > full story
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Good News For Pig Breeders
October 8, 2008 — There are currently two methods for artificial insemination: bull semen can be frozen to a temperature of -172 °C and may be stored indefinitely. However, pig semen must be diluted and stored ... > full story -
Is There More To Prion Protein Than Mad Cow Disease?
September 30, 2008 — Prion protein, a form of protein that triggers BSE, is associated with other brain diseases in cattle, raising the possibility of a significant increase in the range of prion disease. Scientists have ... > full story -
Natural Viagra? 'Horny Goat Weed' Shows Promise
September 30, 2008 — Move over, Viagra! Researchers in report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction ... > full story -
Bovine Mastitis: Could A Vaccine Be On The Way?
September 18, 2008 — It is the most common infectious disease in farmed animals. Around one million cases occur each year in the UK. It is painful, occasionally life threatening, and costs the dairy industry £200m ... > full story -
Bovine Colostrum And Fermented Cabbage Can Help Restrict Infections
September 17, 2008 — Antibodies extracted from bovine colostrum as well as lactobacilli extracted from fermented cabbage and other sources prevent the action of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal ... > full story -
Mad Cow Disease Also Caused By Genetic Mutation
September 13, 2008 — New findings about the causes of mad cow disease show that sometimes it may be genetic. Until several years ago, it was thought that the cattle prion disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy -- also ... > full story -
Food Poisoning Bacteria Prefer Duck To Beef On Meat Factory Surfaces
September 11, 2008 — The food poisoning bacterium Listeria could survive on surfaces in meat processing factories if certain other bacteria are present, scientists ... > full story -
Bacteria Stop Sheep Dip From Poisoning Fish And Bees
September 11, 2008 — Bacteria can be used to break down used sheep dip, preventing bees and fish from dying because of soil and river contamination, scientists ... > full story -
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Hotline To The Cowshed
September 9, 2008 — A wireless measuring system, consisting of sensors and transmission units, helps to keep livestock healthier with a minimum use of ... > full story -
Milk May Help Bacteria Survive Against Low Levels Of Antibiotics
September 9, 2008 — Milk may help prevent potentially dangerous bacteria like Staphylococcus from being killed by antibiotics used to treat ... > full story
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