Genetic modification and cloning of farm animals 10 Oct 2012 Since farm animals were domesticated thousands of years ago, the genetic make-up of animals has changed enormously. Breeders have manipulated… more
Is dairy good for you? 10 Oct 2012 With increasing levels of obesity and an aging population in the UK, the risk of cardiovascular disease and its potential… more
Wild-flower meadows 09 Oct 2012 Wild-flower meadows are semi-natural grasslands that have been created by long-term, low-intensity farming practices. Semi-natural grasslands contains mixtures of grasses,… more
Using genomics to improve dairy cattle 09 Oct 2012 Genomics is the process of identifying the genetic potential of an animal so they can be selected for breeding on… more
Methane from ruminant livestock 09 Oct 2012 Livestock farming is responsible for 8-10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Methane produced by ruminants (animals with a four-part… more
Hormones in meat 15 Sep 2012 The UK imports about 30% of its meat. Some is from the EU, but a large amount is from countries… more
Bracken 01 Feb 2012 Bracken is a problem for livestock farmers in many parts of the UK. It reduces grassland productivity by spreading and… more
Continuous housing of dairy cows 15 Oct 2011 Interest in keeping dairy cows indoors comes from developments in animal genetics, health and nutrition, which have contributed to a… more