Snell said it was commercially sensitive to specify exactly how much lower in fat Marge's milk was compared to average cows, but he revealed it was a "substantial amount" NEW Zealand scientists say they've achieved a world first by breeding cows that naturally produce low-fat milk. The herd is the offspring of a cow named Marge, who was born with a genetic quirk said to make her milk much lower in fat than other cows. Unfortunately for those holding out for the technology to reach their...

By doing so, we should get higher quality cattle and more opportunities for profit at every stage of beef production. Through producer participation in ownership, we hope they will take the right steps to add value by making cattle healthier and preventing fall-outs. To qualify for Certified Angus Beef brand Natural, cattle must be individually identified and never received antibiotics, hormonal implants, ionophores or animal by-products. From there, producers may opt for more direct...

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, May 3, 2007 (ENS) - Mad cow disease has been found in a dairy cow on a farm in Delta, British Columbia, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed on Wednesday, the tenth Canadian cow to be found with the fatal disease since 2003. OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, May 3, 2007 (ENS) - Mad cow disease has been found in a dairy cow on a farm in Delta, British Columbia, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed on Wednesday, the tenth Canadian cow to be found with the...

Industry experts say the reason for the surge is twofold: Farmers are looking to beat record-low milk prices with a boost from the organic seal, and they re looking to take advantage of the last chance to get certified before stricter rules take effect in June. Industry experts say the reason for the surge is twofold: Farmers are looking to beat record-low milk prices with a boost from the organic seal, and they re looking to take advantage of the last chance to get certified before...

Idaho s milk processing capacity runs at about 31 million pounds per day, while its dairy industry produces about 30 million pounds per day. The group, which accounts for 22,000 dairy cows and 30,000 acres of farmed ground, produces milk and pharmaceutical supplies designed for livestock. High Desert Spokesman Karl Nelson said the plant will process about 2 million pounds of milk per day, turning it into powdered milk to be sold to a variety of clients. Nelson said the group timed the...