The H5N1 bird flu virus has been around for decades, and the damage it wreaks on chickens and other poultry is well documented. But the recent discovery that the virus has jumped into dairy cattle — ...

Cows have close companions that help them lower their stress levels, particularly in new or changing situations. Calves raised in pairs rather than on their own appear to show more positive growth and ...

The assessment of body condition in dairy cows is critical for optimising herd management, nutrition, and overall animal welfare. Traditional manual scoring methods are inherently subjective and ...

Cows, much like humans, communicate through the sounds they make. New research will attempt to understand what these noises mean. This understanding could be used to improve animal welfare. While beef ...