Ox is mightier than the tractor – Posted in: Uncategorized

In Cuba, the ox is mightier than the tractor. An ox is viewed as a way to step up food production while conserving energy. Cuba may rely more heavily than ever on oxen to save fuel normally used by heavy machinery. President Raul Castro is promoting the beasts of burden as a way for the economically strapped communist country to increase food production while conserving energy. He recently suggested expanding a pilot programme that gives…

Cows and Sustainable Biofuels – Posted in: Uncategorized

Researchers at the University of Illinois have made a significant breakthrough by identifying dozens of microbial enzymes which have been previously unknown to mankind, in the cow’s primary grass-digestion chamber. The enzymes helped in breaking down a renewable biofuel energy source, switchgrass. The research overcomes a major obstacle to producing sustainable and low-cost biofuels. Current biofuel production relies on fermenting sugars found in sugar cane, beets, corn and similar food crops. This process threatens the…

Organic milk is better, say scientists – Posted in: Uncategorized

Britain’s beleaguered organic sector receives a boost today with a study that suggests organic milk is healthier than the ordinary variety. The European Union-funded study analysed 22 brands sold in supermarkets and found that organic milk had lower levels of harmful saturated fats and more beneficial fatty acids than conventional milk. While the Newcastle University study stopped short of saying that consumers should switch to organic milk, the lead researcher, Gillian Butler, made that recommendation…

Drink less, drink quality – Posted in: Uncategorized

An interesting study (below) is pointing out that drinking too much milk can lead to cancers. In a society obsessed with an overindulgence of milk and cheese, with a consequence which will not only impact cows but our own health, perhaps it is time for us to consider drinking less, but drinking the highest quality milk… Cancer Causing Food Group Identified as Cow’s Milk Cow’s milk protein and other animal-based proteins when fed in excess of…