Some Cows Respond Better to Gas-Reducing Feed Additives
Researchers tested a special feed additive called 3-NOP that helps reduce the amount of methane gas that dairy cows produce. Methane is a greenhouse gas that …
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New Supplement Reduces Cow Gas Without Changing Milk Quality
Researchers tested a special supplement called 3-NOP that helps reduce methane gas from dairy cows. They gave 30 cows this supplement for 9 weeks and compared …
Read MoreCalcium Supplements for Dairy Cows: Do They Really Help?
Researchers tested whether giving dairy cows extra calcium right after giving birth could help prevent a serious condition called milk fever. They compared two …
Read MoreNew Antibiotic May Help Cows Produce Less Harmful Gas
Researchers tested whether a common antibiotic called Bacitracin could reduce methane gas produced in cow stomachs. Using lab experiments that mimicked how cow …
Read MoreUV Light Boosts Vitamin D in Milk from Indoor Dairy Cows
Scientists discovered that exposing dairy cows to artificial ultraviolet (UV) light for just 30-60 minutes per day can significantly increase the amount of …
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