Cattle temperament, immunity and performance
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 18:40
- Written by John Maday, Managing Editor, Drovers CattleNetwork
Flighty cattle are difficult and sometimes dangerous to handle, and according to a report from USDA and university researchers, they could be better at concealing disease. According to a recent article in Agricultural Researchmagazine, from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, reducing adverse consequences of stressful incidents and identifying animals that may react differently to stressors may benefit cattle’s growth and health.
Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 18:21
- Written by Greg Henderson, Editor, Associate Publisher, Drovers CattleNetwork
With a rapidly growing population, world leaders are rightly concerned about providing enough food for everyone. Estimates suggest Earth’s population will reach 9 billion by mid-century, and it’s commonly accepted that world food production will need to almost double. The search is on for answers to this looming problem.
One potential remedy, according to a report this week from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is edible insects.
FSA Administrator urges producers to enroll in DCP/ACRE
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 18:10
- Written by USDA
Where was the most expensive burger produced? A science lab
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:24
- Written by Brett Wessler, Staff Writer for Drovers Cattle Network
A doctor in the Netherlands has put a lot of work into creating a hamburger constructed with pieces of beef muscle grown in a lab. The end product is a five-ounce piece of meat which may be cooked at an event in London as soon as this summer.
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program sign-up
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:22
- Written by USDA