A U.S. study shows highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows can cause severe mastitis and costly decreases in milk production, possibly beyond just an infected farm’s clinical outbreak period.
Avian flu has major economic costs for infected dairy herds
Research shows that mastitis and decreased milk production lasts well beyond the clinical outbreak period
The 20-lb. cereal box on your counter
What you have on your counter is a good indicator of the size of your waistline
The food on your counter can predict your weight — especially if it’s cereal or soft drinks. Over 200 American kitchens were photographed to determine if the food sitting out on counters could predict the weight of the woman living in each home. The new Cornell study found that women who had breakfast cereal sitting
Both types of shooters promote conservation
Whether they're shooting with a gun or camera, both types of shooters protect wildlife
What inspires people to support conservation? As concerns grow about the sustainability of our modern society, this question becomes more important. A new study by researchers at Cornell University provides one simple answer: birdwatching and hunting. This survey of conservation activity among rural landowners in Upstate New York considered a range of possible predictors such