//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/cows,_sheep,_pigs/ Agricultural Animal News. From genetically enhanced pig embryos to electronic tagging of cattle, read news articles on cows, sheep and pigs. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:37 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:37 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/cows,_sheep,_pigs/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131808.htm A new study found that 12% of Americans, mostly men or people aged 50-65, consume half of all beef on a given day, contributing to adverse health and environmental impacts. Educational programs targeting this group may help reduce consumption and address environmental concerns, as beef production has high greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the need for awareness and messaging. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131808.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111821.htm More than 1 billion cows around the world will experience heat stress by the end of the century if carbon emissions are high and environmental protection is low, according to new research. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122551.htm Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of extending cooling strategies for dairy cows throughout the day and night, including how these strategies could be applied to outdoor herds with a more limited physical infrastructure. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122551.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm Regulatory genes -- genes that control how other genes are used -- are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to a new study. This contribution is 44% more than expected and much higher than previous studies of regulatory genes in humans. The findings, reported by a team of animal and human geneticists, could improve the efficiency of agricultural breeding programs. The study also helps solve the longstanding mystery of why mammalian genomes contain so much noncoding DNA. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135141.htm Archaeologists have long been drawing conclusions about how ancient tools were used by the people who crafted them based on written records and context clues. But with dietary practices, they have had to make assumptions about what was eaten and how it was prepared. A new study analyzed protein residues from ancient cooking cauldrons and found that the people of Caucasus ate deer, sheep, goats, and members of the cow family during the Maykop period (3700--2900 BCE). Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:51:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135141.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110950.htm Using ancient DNA, researchers have determined cattle were imported from Africa to the Americas much earlier in the process of European colonization than documented. The first records of African cattle in the Americas date back to the 1800s, leading some historians to conclude that early colonists relied entirely on a small stock of European cattle initially shipped to the Caribbean Islands. DNA from archaeological specimens pushes the introduction of African cattle back by more than 100 years. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110950.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731215330.htm Whether they're made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or just sourced straight from the cow, milk products must go through heat treatment to prevent harmful bacterial growth and keep them safe. But understanding how these processes affect new, plant-based milk formulations could make the beverages more pleasant to drink as well. Researchers have discovered how pasteurization and sterilization affects the look and feel of one such drink made from coconut and rice. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:53:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731215330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727143917.htm A new study of the strain of influenza A responsible for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic -- pdm09 -- shows that the virus has passed from humans to swine about 370 times since 2009, and subsequent circulation in swine has resulted in the evolution of pdm09 variants that then jumped from swine to humans. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:39:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727143917.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113024.htm Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow's milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by researchers. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:30:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145849.htm Ranches across the Show-Me State manage approximately two million cattle -- a significant number of which are Angus, a top-tier breed that has unrivaled success in the commercial beef market. In a new study, researcher tested a group of commercial Angus cows using a commercial genomic prediction tool called Zoetis GeneMax Advantage to investigate the ability of the test to predict their calves' performance and profitability. This project demonstrates an important step forward in helping inform the selective breeding of commercial cowherds and giving Missouri cattle producers a competitive market advantage. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:58:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145849.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112641.htm Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy. Now, researchers have shown that broken-down soy proteins can prevent ice crystal growth and could be especially useful for preserving frozen vegan foods or biological samples. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112641.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718105730.htm Researchers find large methane emissions: 'Do not flood low-lying areas with freshwater'. Their studies find that freshwater lakes emit much more methane than saltwater lagoons, bogs and wet meadows. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:57:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718105730.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131136.htm Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the 'internet of things,' or IoT, leads to the earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory disease, according to a new study. The novel approach -- a result of crosscutting -- will offer dairy producers an opportunity to improve the economies of their farms, according to researchers. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:11:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131136.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133012.htm Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New research demonstrates that though they are harder to find when it's cold, they remain active. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627224821.htm The specialization in sheep in the early Neolithic populations of Dalmatia, Croatia, may have been related to the rapid expansion of these communities and the spread of agriculture throughout the central and western Mediterranean. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:48:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627224821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622182823.htm 研究人员利用一个计算机模型来理解w African swine fever (ASF) might spread among swine farms in the southeastern U.S. -- and examined the effectiveness of existing response plans. They found that although control actions would help, an outbreak could still prove persistent and costly. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:28:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622182823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183221.htm Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of human-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:32:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183221.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530173851.htm In a nutritional comparison of plant-based and dairy yogurts, almond milk yogurt came out on top, according to new research. Tue, 30 May 2023 17:38:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530173851.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230512144755.htm Ruminants like cows have developed an unusual way of digesting their food: they ingest plants, give them a rough chewing and then swallow the half-chewed mash before regurgitating it repeatedly and continuing to chew. This has clear advantages: the regurgitated mushy food contains much less hard grit, sand and dust than the food that they first ingested. This protects the teeth from being ground down during the chewing process. This may explain why the crowns of the teeth of ruminants are less pronounced than those of other herbivores. Fri, 12 May 2023 14:47:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230512144755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230511164611.htm In the autumn, when right whales swim towards the coasts of South Africa, they ought to be fat and stuffed full. But in recent years, they have become thinner because their food is disappearing with the melting sea ice. Thu, 11 May 2023 16:46:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230511164611.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201922.htm Study shows better adoption and implementation of company supply chain policies for Brazilian beef and leather could significantly reduce carbon emissions. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154429.htm 含牛奶提取细胞外囊泡(兆电子伏),一个类型of natural nanoparticles present in bovine and human breast milk, are reported to restore gut barrier integrity, prevent leakage of bacterial toxins into the blood stream, and alleviate gut and liver disorders. mEVs are found to heal the leaky gut syndrome, which has been associated with many diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:44:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154429.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412153105.htm The question of how prehistoric populations obtained sustainable food in the barren heights of the Tibetan Plateau has long attracted academic and popular interest. A new study highlights the critical role of dairy pastoralism in opening the plateau up to widespread, long-term human habitation. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:31:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412153105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230404114244.htm Researchers have successfully bulk-produced fat tissue in the lab that has a similar texture and make-up to naturally occurring fats from animals. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:42:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230404114244.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082713.htm Scientists have come up with a system of measuring animal welfare that enables reliable comparison across different types of pig farming. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:27:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112559.htm New clinical guidance has been developed to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome, a food allergy that is caused by lone star tick bites. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:25:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314205400.htm A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals in Late Neolithic Poland. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:54:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314205400.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314110712.htm Bald Eagles and dairy farmers exist in a mutually beneficial relationship in parts of northwestern Washington State. According to a new study, this 'win-win' relationship has been a more recent development, driven by the impact of climate change on eagles' traditional winter diet of salmon carcasses, as well as by increased eagle abundance following decades of conservation efforts. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:07:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314110712.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105153.htm Livestock farming produces large quantities of greenhouse gases, especially methane, which is particularly harmful to the climate. Among other things, it escapes during the storage of animal excrement, the slurry. A study now shows that methane emissions can be reduced by 99 percent through simple and inexpensive means. The method could make an important contribution to the fight against climate change. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:51:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105153.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132931.htm Scientists summarize the methods used to explore how the Earth's magnetic field influences the behavior of a wide variety of animal species. This review is an ideal starting point for scientists who wish to enter this fascinating but still poorly-understood topic in modern sensory biology. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:29:31 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132931.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222115844.htm Iceland could help address Northern Europe's food security issues with the scaling-up of its industrial production of Spirulina -- an alternative protein source that is nutritious, sustainable and risk resilient. Under the most ambitious of estimations, Iceland could be protein self-sufficient and capable of feeding more than six million Europeans every year, a new feasibility study suggests. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:58:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222115844.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230217081439.htm Scientists found that 2-oxo-imidazole-containing dipeptides (2-oxo-IDPs) exhibit very high antioxidant activity. Furthermore, they established a method to selectively and sensitively detect very small amounts of 2-oxo-IDPs and revealed for the first time that several types of 2-oxo-IDPs are contained in meat, including beef, pork, and chicken. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:14:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230217081439.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214154008.htm Baby kangaroo feces might help provide an unlikely solution to the environmental problem of cow-produced methane. A microbial culture developed from the kangaroo feces inhibited methane production in a cow stomach simulator. After researchers added the baby kangaroo culture and a known methane inhibitor to the simulated stomach, it produced acetic acid instead of methane. Unlike methane, which cattle discard as flatulence, acetic acid has benefits for cows as it aids muscle growth. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:40:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214154008.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230127131216.htm The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has largely focused on packaging milk in light-blocking containers to preserve freshness, but little has been understood about how the packaging itself influences milk flavor. However, a new study confirms that packaging affects taste -- and paperboard cartons do not preserve milk freshness as well as glass and plastic containers. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:12:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230127131216.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123103.htm 使用智能技术监控健康,reproductivity, location, and environmental conditions of cattle can help with food safety and supply chain efficiency, but this monitoring adds energy cost to an already highly emissive industry. To combat this, researchers have designed a wearable smart device for cows that captures the kinetic energy created by even their smallest movements and uses it to power smart ranch technology. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:31:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123103.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123017.htm Methane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past decade has resulted in a better understanding of factors driving enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle. Researchers recently found that dietary changes could decrease emissions with no negative effect on milk production. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:30:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123017.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115184514.htm New research shows that the flavoring of various soft cheeses is due in part to the bacteria that colonize them during the ripening process. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:45:14 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115184514.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027170412.htm Researchers have developed a framework to understand water use in beef supply chains from production to consumption. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:04:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027170412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123942.htm Animal biologists and chemists have identified the pheromone involved in the mechanism that triggers puffer fish to spawn on beaches using moonlight. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:39:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024131033.htm In an age of industrialized farming and complex supply chains, the true environmental pressures of our global food system are often obscure and difficult to assess. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:10:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024131033.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111340.htm A new study on the potential for cross-contaminating kitchen surfaces with pathogens during food preparation has pointed to an unlikely culprit for spreading sickness: spice containers. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:13:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111340.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012103115.htm A new study has shown adding eco-friendly ratings on menu items results in diners making choices which are kinder to the environment. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:31:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012103115.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007085718.htm 世界各地的农业生产者必须适应to changing weather patterns. Much research has focused on mitigation strategies for crop production, but livestock producers face unique challenges. A new study looks at how cattle ranchers in Brazil respond to climate change in the Amazon. Previous research shows the dry season is increasing up to 0.6 days per year. This puts more stress on animals, and ranchers are more likely to sell their cattle early. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:57:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007085718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927102342.htm The use of virtual fencing to manage cattle grazing on sagebrush rangelands has the potential to create fuel breaks needed to help fight wildfires, a recent study found. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:23:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927102342.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103253.htm Though it is disappearing, California's official state grass has the ability to live for 100 years or more. New research demonstrates that sheep and cattle can help it achieve that longevity. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:32:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103253.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220906161505.htm We're all capable of slowing down the effects of a warming Earth, and it could be as simple as how we stock our pantries. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:15:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220906161505.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220825120334.htm While only four species of slow-moving aquatic herbivores of the order Sirenia remain on Earth, many different kinds of sea cows lived over the past 47 million years. Sea cows have lived along the coasts of every continent but Antarctica, and at times numerous species coexisted. A new article has assembled the most complete story yet of these unique creatures' ancestry. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:03:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220825120334.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824103106.htm Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are required to be on the Nutrition Facts label only under certain circumstances, consumers might not know if they are meeting their dietary needs. Now, researchers have analyzed plant-based beverages and found variability in mineral content by type and brand. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:31:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824103106.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824102904.htm Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, are often considered to be creepy, crawly nuisances. But these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to traditional meat protein sources. Today, researchers report that they've cooked up mealworms with sugar, creating a 'meat-like' flavoring. It could someday be used in convenience foods as a tasty source of extra protein. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:29:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824102904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141224.htm Banana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in 'pulled peel' sandwiches and getting fried up into 'bacon.' And now, researchers show that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful. In taste tests, cookies enriched with some banana peel flour were more satisfying than those baked with wheat flour alone. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:12:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141224.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805112006.htm Rising temperatures pose major challenges to the dairy industry -- a Holstein's milk production can decline 30 to 70% in warm weather -- but a new study has found a nutrition-based solution to restore milk production during heat-stress events, while also pinpointing the cause of the decline. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:20:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805112006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220804161243.htm Plant-based alternatives to beef have the potential to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but new economic models show their growth in popularity could disrupt the agricultural workforce, threatening more than 1.5 million industry jobs. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:12:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220804161243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220729173204.htm A new review focuses on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based products, as well as consumer attitudes. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:32:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220729173204.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727141409.htm Feral horses have roamed freely across the island of Assateague off the coast of Maryland and Virginia for hundreds of years, but exactly how they got there has remained a mystery. In a new study, ancient DNA extracted from a 16th century cow tooth from one of Spain's first Caribbean colonies turns out to be from a horse. Analysis of the DNA suggest that old folk tales claiming that horses were marooned on Assateague following the shipwreck of a Spanish galleon are likely more fact than fiction. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:14:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727141409.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725105719.htm Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural sector, while continuing to meet increasing demand for nutritious and affordable food. Dairy systems must now focus on more sustainable production that reflects economic, environmental, and social goals. A new report explores labor time-use on Irish pasture-based dairy farms in the busy spring and summer seasons. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:57:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725105719.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220721101527.htm Methane emitted from cows is a significant source of greenhouse emissions. Now, a collaborative project has used biomarkers to tell us more about the metabolic and nutritional characteristics linked to enteric methane emissions in Japanese Black cattle. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220721101527.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705090717.htm Scientists have revealed the genetic and molecular structure of key molecules linked to the sometimes life-threatening mammalian-meat allergy brought on by tick bites. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:07:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705090717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220628083244.htm A new study has found that a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug MRSA -- methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- has emerged in livestock in the last 50 years, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:32:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220628083244.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101815.htm 研究人员研究了一个被称为silvopastu练习re which intentionally preserves trees in pastures where livestock graze. They found that compared to a completely cleared, tree-less, open pasture, the integrated silvopasture released lower levels of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide and soil carbon storage remained the same, offering a possible alternative for farmers with less climate consequences. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:18:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101815.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220616101933.htm Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use. The US dairy industry is not exempt from these effects. The Western states, where wildfires are especially prevalent, are home to more than two million dairy cows that produce more than 25% of the nation's milk. A new report examines how dairy cattle in the Western United States may be affected by unique air pollutants from wildfire smoke. 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