There’s more to native breed cattle than meets the eye
07 Mar 2021
By George Peart Farm animal genetic resources are… more
There’s more to native breed cattle than meets the eye
07 Mar 2021
By George Peart Farm animal genetic resources are… more
A weight loss journey- how bacterial composition changes in dogs
14 Feb 2021
By Sophie Hazelden Obese dogs who lose a significant amount of body weight using a specific weight management diet show… more
Researchers identify key genetic cause of early pregnancy loss in horses
17 Jan 2021
By Victoria Lindsay Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Texas A&M University have found that aneuploidies, which are the gain or loss of a whole chromosome (similar… more
Burpy sheep: a climate contributor?
16 Dec 2020
By Hollie Riddell The impact of our diet on the climate has been a hotly debated topic in recent years,… more
16 Nov 2020
By Dr Zoë Willis Scientists primarily from the University of York and University College London conducted the first study of… more
Rearing dairy heifers: you can’t manage what you don’t measure
20 Oct 2020
A better understanding of the implications of calfhood morbidity may help dairy producers reach rearing targets and reduce milk production… more
Abundances of rumen microbial genes can help predict cattle’s appetite and growth
14 Apr 2020
By Joana Lima Researchers in the Leading Host Genetics and Microbiome Research group at the Scottish Rural College and University… more
Fixing Your Leaky Phosphorus Cycle!
14 Apr 2020
UK dairy farmers could reduce their feed costs, minimise phosphorus lost to the environment and reduce their vulnerability to trade… more