Scientists designing the perfect dairy cow

By Chris Mercer

24-Feb-2006 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 07:42 GMT

Scientists in Australia have made a breakthrough in the quest to genetically engineer the perfect dairy herd by discovering how to multiply and isolate stem cells found in cow embryos.

UK's shortage of scientists, technologists hurts industry

30-Jan-2006

A shortage of food scientists and technologists in the UK has left about 25 per cent of the positions in the industry unfilled, according to a survey.

Probiotic dairy could help block HIV

23-Jan-2006

Scientists have devised a way of using 'live' bacteria in yoghurt to deliver medicine that can prevent HIV infection, potentially opening up a new avenue for probiotic dairy development.

Scientists triple CLA content in milk

19-Jan-2006

Milk from cows fed on soybeans and fish oils contained up to three times more conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), says a US study, suggesting new opportunities for functional dairy development.