Larceny case against upstate animal sanctuary owner dropped because key evidence cows were slaughtered
From “first evidence” to prime rib. Charges against the owner of an upstate animal sanctuary accused of stealing a police officer's cow were dropped Thursday after the cow was slaughtered and costly evidence destroyed. The brutal petit theft case against Tracy Murphy was thrown out by a judge because the state trooper who prosecuted her […]
Beware deadly cows — the steaks are high!
Cows grazing on a country road, looking very peaceful. But beneath their gentle exterior lurks a terrifying threat: In fact, cattle raids generally kill about 20 Americans each year, more than sharks, bears, and school shootings combined. The next time you see sensational reports about impending doom, remember the humble cow. Sharks scare us more, […]
Fiberglass cows? Some state fairs aren’t taking any chances with bird flu concerns
CDC issues warning about bird flu cases Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and the importance of not looking directly at the solar eclipse without the right glasses. The cow's distinctive “moo” and heady smell may be synonymous, even cherished, at state fairs across […]
How Iowa scientists are working to stop the bird flu outbreak infecting US cows
CDC issues warning about bird flu cases Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and the importance of not looking directly at the solar eclipse without the right glasses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying pigs, cows and other animals at the National Animal […]
Flatulent Cows, Sheep, and Pigs Face World’s First Carbon Tax in Denmark
Danish livestock farmers have been warned that they will be taxed on measuring the farts and burps of their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, making Denmark the first country in the world to do so as it tries to reduce methane emissions. AP Reports Tax Minister Jeppe Bruus said the aim is to reduce […]
Lightning Kills Rancher, Over 30 Cows In Colorado
A lightning strike killed a rancher and more than 30 of his cattle Sunday afternoon in northern Colorado, according to multiple reports. Mike Morgan, 51, was tossing hay off the back of his trailer to his herd of cattle at about 2 p.m. in Rand when the lightning bolt struck him and about 100 of […]
Colorado rancher and 34 cows killed by lightning strike
DENVER — A Colorado rancher and 34 of his cattle were killed by lightning over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding cattle from the trailer when he was struck and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. Mike Morgan and 34 of his cattle […]
US to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The U.S. government said Monday it is collecting samples of ground meat for testing at retail stores in states where avian influenza is occurring in dairy cows, but remains confident the meat supply is safe. Federal authorities are calling for verification of the safety of milk and meat after confirming H5N1 virus infections in 34 […]
Bird flu outbreak in cows: Lessons learned from COVID-19 failures
Scientists are taking lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate the potential threat of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, a bird flu known as H5N1, currently circulating among livestock in the United States and in the domestic dairy supply. The Food and Drug Administration responded to growing scientific concern about the outbreak this week by […]
Cows can keep mooing at night, French parliament rules | France
Anyone considering moving to the French countryside who objects to being woken up by crowing roosters, mooing cows, the sound of tractors and the smell of manure will now be sent packing by the courts. become. France’s parliament has passed a law to put an end to hundreds of noise control court cases each year […]