Archive for November, 2009

Dairy Cow Health Issues During the Dry Period

Dairy Cow Health Issues During the Dry Period

Dairy cows are at a vulnerable state when they’re between lactations. This is why a rest period is required in between, primarily because they will be more prone to nutritional issues at this time. The rest period is an important process in a cow’s lactations because this helps to prevent health problems that may give serious problems to the cow’s milk production and future lactations.

It is important to go through the proper drying-o (more…)

Ayurveda On Cloned Cows And Dairy Products

Ayurveda On Cloned Cows And Dairy Products

Just this Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that healthy clones of cows, pigs and goats are safe for human consumption.

The whole purpose behind these cloning experiments is to improve the DNA of the animal. The ultimate goal: Healthier meat and dairy products. The realistic result: Who knows?

As Senator Barbara Mikulski put it in a written statement: “The FDA has acted recklessly and I am profound (more…)

Career Opportunities and Challenges in the Agriculture Biotechnology Industry

Career Opportunities and Challenges in the Agriculture Biotechnology Industry

Because of our ever-increasing population that is predicted to reach eight billion by 2020, the need for food will remain a top priority, transcending all socio and geo-political boundaries. The increased demand for food will call on agriculture, specifically, to act as the biggest source of industry. And with the increased demand for foodstuff, better-quality yield and huge agricultural output will be required. (Though there has been vast improv (more…)

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