Pasteurisation inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus in breast milk: Study
Cold storage of human milk having the virus did not significantly impact infectious viral load over a 48-hour period, the study found
In 2018, Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park had 47 leopards, 8 cubs: study
The researchers found evidence of leopards dispersing over long distances and recommended under and overpasses for them
In Karnataka, 258 cows may be culled to prevent spread of disease
Brucellosis, also known as ‘contagious abortion', is an infection transmitted from animals to humans
Lakshadweep: ‘New laws calculated effort to alter habits of people evolved over generations’
Changing land laws and bringing in outside corporates could change the very character of fragile Lakshadweep
Subabul biscuits boost milk yield
Cattle fed with subabul biscuits can produce up to 20 per cent more milk. The fast-growing tree also produces useful timber.
Natural-born killers
A naturally occuring bacterium in milk can save the losses incurred by mal1scale dairy farmers who do not own refrigeration facilities
Why Horlicks ad claim on boiled milk is hard to digest
Claim by GlaxoSmithKline that makes the milk supplement harps only on one aspect of study, which incidentally is funded by another multinational&…
Deserted by policy
Rajasthan's livestock is facing a threat as grazing lands disappear and laws paralyse traditional economic incentives for keepers
Healthy start: This Delhi entrepreneur makes complementary foods for babies using millets, traditional recipes
There is no sugar, milk powder or preservatives in the products manufactured by Arvind Singh’s company
COVID-19: Dip in milk sales leave 1.5 million farmers in the lurch in Odisha
Several milk purchasing firms have either stopped lifting milk products or reduced the share of products they used to buy following a two-week …
High cost of fodder led milk price hike
First pulses, now milk. The common household is compelled to give up on its easy sources of protein. RAVLEEN KAUR found rise in fodder prices, …
Cattle slaughter ban to turn today’s girls into anaemic women: study
The research paper says that women exposed to the ban in their year of birth are 10% more likely to be anemic in their prime reproductive age
Rein in dairy exports to our continent: African farmers to EU
African dairy farmers protested outside the European Union HQ to demand that they don’t over-produce milk and then flood African markets
Meat, eggs & milk can contribute significantly to meet global nutrition targets: FAO
Terrestrial animal source food can also help address low birth weight, anaemia in women of reproductive age & overweight among children …
India’ fodder crisis: Why cattle owners in this Haryana village want to shift to dog-breeding
Cattle ranchers sold milch cows at throwaway prices after incurring losses of about Rs 3 lakh in 5 months
Cross-breeding, herd management key strategy to maximise India’s milk production: Study
New British-Australian study lays emphasis on cross-breeding to increase milk yield in India without neglecting indigenous animals
Cow milk standard changed; lesser fat and solids now acceptable
Minimum fat content in milk is now set at 3.2 per cent by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
How to make camel milk profitable for small herders
Forming a cooperative to streamline production and market products can benefit small-scale herders who are losing income
Fire in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony a conspiracy, say activists
Environmentalists claim that the fire was used as a swift fix to the issue of cutting 2,702 trees for the Metro-3 car shed project
How cow became the mother of demigods
The current political discourse on cow protection disregards the history of beef eating in India
Good will from ice cream
Washing of ice cream vats at the Nirula's factory produced a liquid that was rich in milk fats and sugar, but had a high pollution potential. …
Camel dairying: The solution to rescuing Rajasthan’s state animal
If demand for camel milk rises, more livelihoods could be supported and more camel herds saved
Supreme Court notice to food authority on checking supply of adulterated milk
Petition seeks comprehensive policy on production, supply and sale of healthy, hygienic and natural milk
Rajasthan camel breeders threaten to leave animals with district collectors
The breeders have demanded that state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot come up with a solution to their problems by November 26, 2020
Delhi HC quashes Centre’s ban on drug that helps women with childbirth
Oxytocin was earlier banned as it was being illegally given to cattle to increase milk production