News tagged with cattle breeding


Analysis of the effects of a cow's genetic predisposition on the composition of its milk

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The genetic predisposition of cows has an effect on the fat and protein content of their milk. Researchers at Wageningen University have spent the past few years examining the scope and significance of genetic variation between ...





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Scientists Study Holstein Milk Production, Fertility

Scientists Study Holstein Milk Production, Fertility

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered why Holsteins—bred to produce more milk—are less fertile than before breeding efforts were stepped up to increase dairy production: ...


Big cattle -- the genes that determine carcass weight

Biology / Biotechnology

created Aug 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

An area of chromosome 6 that affects cattle carcass weight has been identified using two different Japanese species. Knowledge of this four-gene region, described in the open access journal BMC Genetics, should be useful ...


Breeding their horns off -- a winner

Breeding their horns off -- a winner

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 19, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A team of scientists led by CSIRO's Dr Kishore Prayaga has been awarded a prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize for its work to develop a simple genetic test which has the potential to end the need to ...


Bluetongue jumps from cattle to sheep

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Oct 15, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Britain's bluetongue outbreak has jumped species, having been found in sheep after first infecting cattle this summer.


DNA analysis reveals the prime stock of Indonesian cattle

DNA analysis reveals the prime stock of Indonesian cattle

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

DNA analysis shows that Indonesian zebu cattle have a unique origin with banteng (Bos javanicus) as part of their ancestry.


Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers

Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Genetic information from an extinct species of bison preserved in permafrost for thousands of years could help improve modern agricultural livestock and breeding programs, according to University ...


Ultrasound Used for Better Breeding in Sheep

Ultrasound Used for Better Breeding in Sheep

Biology / Other

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ultrasound technology routinely used to accurately predict characteristics that indicate carcass yield and value in cattle and swine can also be used in live sheep, Agricultural Research Service ...


MU research team establishes family tree for cattle, other ruminants

Research team establishes family tree for cattle, other ruminants

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Pairing a new approach to prepare ancient DNA with a new scientific technique developed specifically to genotype a cow, an MU animal scientist, along with a team of international researchers, created a very ...


Researchers studying link between climate change and cattle nutritional stress

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Kansas State University's Joseph Craine, research assistant professor in the Division of Biology, and KC Olson, associate professor in animal sciences and industry, have teamed up with some other scientists from across the ...


Doppler Ultrasound Helps Scientists Understand Fescue Toxicosis

Doppler Ultrasound Helps Scientists Understand Fescue Toxicosis

Biology / Other

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Doppler technology -- the very same technology used by meteorologists to track thunderstorms -- is being used by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists to better understand the rate ...



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