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The Cows of the Future Could Be Genetically Altered to Be Heat-Resistant
Hopefully, they will also fart and burp less.
From Peasant Farms to 100,000-Cow Mega Dairies: The Extremes of Chinese Agriculture
Food production in China is split between vast, industrial operations using the latest technology and small-scale “peasant” farms that employ traditional agricultural practices.
Cows in Switzerland Could Be Given Acupuncture Instead of Antibiotics
Following the World Health Organisation’s warning that the overuse of antibiotics in meat causes antimicrobial resistance in humans, Swiss vets are trialling alternative medicine.
This Story of a Huge Skittles Spill on a Motorway Just Keeps Getting Weirder
A Mars spokesperson had no idea how the thousands of defective candies ended up in a cardboard box on the back of a truck more than 150 miles away.
This 100-Percent Wagyu Beef Comes From Chocolate-Eating Cows
Mayura Station is known for wagyu beef with snowflake-like marbling and buttery flavor—and for the fact that it feeds its cows Cadbury chocolate.
Why Old Cows Make the Greatest Steak Dinner
Behold the most exquisite, fudgy steak produced by the holy grail of butchers.
‘Fitbits’ For Cows Could Be the Future of Dairy Farming
Farmers could soon be monitoring their herd’s health via Wi-Fi.
Photos of a Traditional Swiss Cattle Fighting Tournament
While their breeders drink wine and eat cheese, the cattle battle one another for the title of queen of the herd.
Scientists Are Developing Grass That Stop Cows from Burping
Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark are inventing a grass that is easier for cows to digest, meaning less methane is released into the environment.
Back-to-Basics Farming Is the Only Way to Save Beef
“It’s quite clear that we should be eating less beef, but to a higher standard.” Here's how.
How Long Will It Be Before Robots Replace Farm Workers?
With minimum wages creeping up, industries like agriculture—which have long-used cheap, often migrant labor—might be tempted to invest in labor-replacing equipment.