The H5N1 strain of avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has been circulating among wild migratory birds for the past two years, with substantial spillover into poultry farms. But what's sparking ...

CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) - The outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows has now been confirmed in Minnesota and Iowa, bringing to 11 the total number of affected states, which have been encouraged to ...

PHOENIX — A sample of milk from a herd of dairy cows in Maricopa County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The AZDA says it ...

Of the 54 known cases of H5N1 virus infection in Oregon right now, most are birds. Some are cats. One is a human. None are dairy cattle, at least not yet. “I am ecstatic to be able to say that we do ...

The New York Spring Dairy Carousel returned to the fairgrounds in Hamburg over the weekend. Over 1,000 dairy cows took part in a series of cattle competitions featuring all ...

Beef-on-dairy has grown and improved rapidly, but challenges in calf care, supply chains and early research remain.

Raising dairy cows delivers multiple benefits. Just one “bossy” contentedly chewing her cud in the lower 40–or even in a small backyard plot–can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, ...

Step into the world of Fustead Holsteins LLC, a farm that has been thriving for over 120 years in Marathon County, Wis. Run by five generations of the Fust family, it’s a testament to hard work, ...

This answer is fueled by coffee with a splash of milk from a dairy cow. I asked my friend Kimberly Davenport why my morning milk doesn’t come from a beef cow. She’s an expert in cow genetics at ...

Children with allergies feel "excluded" as milk alternatives aren't routinely given at schools.

In traditional societies, cows were treated with respect and care. They grazed freely, lived longer, and were often regarded as members of the household. Their milk was shared, and they were not ...