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- 1Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle amid US health agency cuts●Utah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The 🧠🪱 does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Utah dairy herds have been hit by H5N1 bird flu, and critics say the US response is failing. Commenters argue the CDC has been weakened, the USDA is politically compromised, and federal inaction is letting the virus spread through cattle, mink, barn cats and mice, raising fears of a new pandemic spilling over to humans.
- 2Those Vegan Cowboys Lead €1.2M Cow-Free Casein Sports Nutrition Project▼Those Vegan Cowboys Leads €1.2M Project to Make Sports Nutrition Products with Cow-Free Casein Protein
Food tech company Those Vegan Cowboys is leading a €1.2 million project to develop sports nutrition products using casein protein made without cows, using precision fermentation to produce dairy-identical protein. The funding will support development of the cow-free casein for protein powders and other athletic nutrition applications, offering an animal-free alternative to conventional whey and casein supplements.
- 3Dairy farmers turn to nutrition tools to boost herd health▼Dairy farmers look to nutrition tools to improve efficiency, health
Dairy farmers are increasingly adopting nutrition tools designed to improve both efficiency and herd health. By fine-tuning what cows eat, producers aim to raise milk output, cut feed costs, and keep animals healthier. The approach reflects a broader push in agriculture to use data-driven feeding strategies as margins tighten and demand for efficient production grows.
- 4Deer viral disease detected in Wisconsin dairy cows▼Viral disease infecting thousands of Wisconsin deer found in Waukesha County dairy cows
A viral disease that has infected thousands of deer across Wisconsin has been found in dairy cows in Waukesha County, Wisconsin Public Radio reports. The finding raises concerns about the disease spreading among livestock and potential impacts on the state's dairy industry, a cornerstone of Wisconsin's economy. Experts are likely to examine what the detection means for animal health and food safety.
- 5Butterfat levels in milk rise sharply with genomics and better management▼The butterfat boom: How genomics, nutrition and management have sent milk components skyrocketing
Dairy industry reporting highlights a sharp rise in milk butterfat and other components, credited to advances in cattle genomics, improved nutrition and better herd management. Farmers breeding and feeding cows for higher fat content are seeing record milk components, a shift with significant implications for dairy processors and farm revenues tied to component-based milk pricing.
- 6Those Vegan Cowboys Wins €1.29M Dutch Grant for Fermented Casein▼Those Vegan Cowboys Brings Precision-Fermented Casein to Sports Nutrition With €1.29M Dutch Grant
Belgian-Dutch startup Those Vegan Cowboys has received a €1.29 million grant from the Netherlands to develop precision-fermented casein, the milk protein, aimed at sports nutrition products. The funding will support making real dairy proteins without cows, targeting athletes seeking high-quality protein with a lower environmental footprint. The move signals growing investment in fermentation-based dairy alternatives for performance nutrition.
- 7Those Vegan Cowboys raises €1.2m for cow-free casein●Those Vegan Cowboys secures €1.2m to bring cow-free casein to sports nutrition market
Belgian food-tech company Those Vegan Cowboys has secured €1.2 million in funding to develop animal-free casein, a milk protein produced without cows, targeting the sports nutrition market. The company uses precision fermentation to make dairy proteins with identical functionality to conventional milk proteins, aiming to supply protein powders and performance products with a lower environmental footprint.
- 8Merck Animal Health expands SenseHub dairy monitoring▼Merck Animal Health expands SenseHub dairy monitoring capability
Merck Animal Health has announced an expansion of the capabilities of its SenseHub dairy monitoring system, which tracks cow health, heat detection and reproductive status. The news, reported by Feedstuffs, signals the company's continued push into precision livestock technology aimed at improving dairy farm productivity and herd management.
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Belgian food-tech company Those Vegan Cowboys has been awarded a €1.3 million grant to develop sports nutrition products made without dairy from cows. The funding will support its work creating proteins through fermentation as an alternative to conventional whey. The company, known for pushing animal-free cheese and dairy innovation, says the grant will help it expand into the growing plant-based fitness nutrition market.