Dairy News
Happy cows may give more nutritious milk!
Sunday, 17/07/2016
http://epaper.dailypostindia.com/Details.aspx?id=161097&boxid=59276&uid=&dat=2016-07-17
Washington: Happier cows may give more calcium-rich milk, according to a new study which could lead to a better understanding of how to improve the health of dairy animals, and keep the milk flowing.
Daily infusions with a chemical commonly associated with feelings of happiness were shown to increase calcium levels in the blood of Holstein cows and the milk of Jersey cows that had just given birth.
Demand is high for milk rich in calcium: there is more calcium in the human body than any other mineral, and dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are primary sources of calcium.