THE endogenous fæcal excretion of calcium and magnesium is derived from the various digestive secretions and the desquamated epithelial cells of the alimentary tract. The relative proportions of these ...

A team of researchers has carried out a detailed study of the genomes of ruminants, giving new insight into their evolution and success. Ruminants including deer and antelope, as well as sheep, goats, ...

Scientists have shown it is possible to breed cattle to reduce their methane emissions. The researchers showed that the genetics of an individual cow strongly influenced the make-up of the ...