AgriRobot set to accelerate safety software after funding
The Danish start-up has raised more than €2.5 million to accelerate development of autonomous agricultural safety software.
Technology & science
Keen to boost milk yield? Use cow brushes, research says
Improving cow comfort in dairy barns has been linked to positive effects on milk production
AI models can predict lameness ahead of clinical signs
Spotting digital dermatitis before visible lesions have formed can be difficult – but with AI, producers may be able to reliably predict disease onset
How do mycotoxin tainted diets impact cows and milk safety?
In dairy cows, mycotoxins and their metabolites can pass into milk
Biogas slurry or untreated slurry: What’s better for the climate?
Researchers measured the climate impact of treated and untreated cattle slurry fertilizer to find out how production and application techniques can be leveraged to reduce GHG emissions.
Meet the start-up helping farmers make (and sell) their own biochar
UK-based CapChar has developed a ‘plug and play’ way for biochar to be produced on farm. It’s time this “remarkably simple material” was supported, its co-founder says.
Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study
The supplementation of a whey-derived peptide has been shown to lower self-perceived levels of stress among middle-aged adults, according to a six-week study conducted by Kirin Holdings.
AI could improve dairy safety and QC, study finds
Machine learning can be used to detect anomalies in dairy samples by analyzing the milk microbiome, paving the way for improvements in safety and QC, according to a study.
Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 helps improve gastric and mental health – RCT
Probiotic strain Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 can help improve gastric discomfort and mental health in healthy adults with gastric complaints, a Meiji-funded study revealed.
Boosting fish health and milk production in Norway with seaweed
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
New evidence on endometritis’ impact on dairy cow fertility
An oft-undiagnosed uterine disease may have ‘significant’ impact on dairy cows’ pregnancy outcomes – even after clinical signs of the illness have cleared.
Whey peptide rich in β-lactolin may improve subjective stress: Study
New research funded by Kirin suggests that daily β-lactolin supplementation may improve mood, offering a potential dietary strategy to ease trait anxiety and perceived stress.
Researchers uncover the ancient origins of kefir
Analyzing DNA remnants of Bronze-Age kefir cheese, Chinese researchers discovered how kefir strains have evolved and the likely route of kefir into Europe.
UK team bags £2.2m to advance gene-edited crop research
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team that have been awarded £2.2m (US$2.87m) to evaluate the use and potential of precision-bred crops for UK food and farming.
Rare forage crop could solve dairy cows' $484m fertility problems
A relatively rare pasture crop may be key to reducing the risks of pregnancy loss in dairy cattle – but questions about its potential as a viable feed alternative have lingered for decades.
Number 8 Bio secures $7m for scalable methane-reducing feed additives in cattle
Number 8 Bio, a Sydney-based scientist-led startup, has raised AUS $7m (US$4.64m) in its recent seed round to advance its work on scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for cattle.
Vaccine against rare blood disease in cattle is invented
The vaccine may be the first effective solution against cattle anaplasmosis, an infectious and potentially deadly disease that causes billions of dollars in global economic losses to cattle producers.
Can potato waste boost milk production and efficiency in dairy cows?
The findings of recent research could open new avenues for a more sustainable dairy industry and eco-friendly food processing by presenting a green solution for food waste management that also boosts animal performance.
Synbiotic yogurt consumption reduces oxidative stress, a risk factor for developing cancer, diabetes
Consuming the functional dairy product can lower the risk of cell and tissue damage that can later cause chronic and degenerative diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
How generative AI could boost plant-based protein functionality
Functionality is a key element of producing plant-based products. Generative AI, one start-up suggests, could boost research into protein functionality.
FrieslandCampina study: Prebiotic increases Bifidobacterium abundance in women at low dose
Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.
Cow diet changes may slash enteric methane from dairy by up to 60%
An esteemed scholar has concluded that currently available mitigation strategies can substantially decrease enteric methane emissions from US dairy farms.
Virtual fencing tech: smart solution or just shocking?
Halter’s virtual fencing technology has just launched in the US, where it insists it can help the beef and dairy industries become more productive and more sustainable. And despite concerns from some – but not all – welfare groups, the company’s system...
PDO-protected cheeses rampant with diverse bacteria
PDO-protected cheeses are legislated to have unique geographical origins. This may impact the diversity of their microbiotas.
Yogurt with honey enhances probiotic abundance, survival, in first 'in vivo' study
Yogurt with honey is a common food pairing, but there are benefits to this food combo beyond taste and familiarity, a new study has found.
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A good gut feeling: Prebiotics and proteins key to early life nutrition and active ageing in Asia – FrieslandCampina
The combination of prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is gaining traction in Asia for infants, alongside prebiotics and protein for the ageing population, says Friesland Campina.