Why eating grass-fed beef isn’t going to help fight climate change
Environmentally friendly beef is a myth, according to a new report.
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Bacterial baggage: how humans are spreading germs all over the globe
When jetting off on holiday, we rarely give a second thought to what microbes we might be taking with us. But humans spread trillions of bacteria around the globe, potentially harming ecosystems' balance.
In cities and on ranches, planning is key to protect animals during disasters
During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, some people died rather than evacuating without their pets. Now emergency managers are required to include animals in their response plans.
How safe is chicken imported from China? 5 questions answered
China has started exporting cooked chicken meat to the United States. Is it safe to eat? An agriculture extension specialist discusses possible concerns about food safety and contamination.
Animal emotions stare us in the face — are our pets happy?
Scientists are beginning to link animal facial expressions to emotions, making it possible for us to understand how they feel.
Three charts on: Australia’s declining taste for beef and growing appetite for chicken
Total meat consumption per capita in Australia has been stable since the 1960s but the type of meat consumed has changed significantly. Chicken and pork both now far outstrip beef, mutton and lamb.
Why killing coyotes doesn’t make livestock safer
The US Department of Agriculture kills thousands of predators yearly, mainly for attacking livestock. A conservation biologist explains why this policy is ineffective and ecologically harmful.
The Hirola is the world’s rarest antelope. Here’s how it can be saved
Elephants, livestock and grass all play an important role in ensuring the survival of the Hirola - the world's rarest antelope.
Court ruling is a first step toward controlling air pollution from livestock farms
Large livestock farms, known as CAFOs, have polluted air and water in many communities. A recent court decision will force CAFOs to report their air emissions from manure and other sources.
Leopards need maximum protection: this includes suspending trophy hunting
Sound wildlife management is incredibly important, and could enhance the conservation status of large carnivores like the leopard, which has recently been listed as a vulnerable species.
Why we should tax meat that contains antibiotics
Taxing meat may be unpopular, but an urgent problem calls for an urgent solution.
Severe heatwaves show the need to adapt livestock management for climate
As the climate changes and extreme weather effects become more common, cattle and other livestock are becoming more stressed.
20 years after Dolly: Everything you always wanted to know about the cloned sheep and what came next
In 1997, scientists announced they'd created a healthy sheep cloned from another ewe's mammary gland cell. Two decades on, the technique is being refined and applied to new challenges.
Why we need to keep an eye on whether a blood infection in cattle is linked to breast cancer in humans
The case of bovine leukemia virus shows how scientists monitor health risks in our food supply and why it's critical to revisit scientific conclusions when new technologies become available.
Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans
Drought is a massive problem for southern Africa. The region requires adaptation and mitigation strategies if it's to cope with the changing climate.
Development has devastated wildlife in lands south of Nairobi
Athi-Kaputiei is close to Nairobi where undeveloped land is exceedingly scarce and expensive. This has made it a powerful magnet for people.
How an ‘urban zoo’ project in Kenya is helping unpack the spread of disease
Africa's cities are melting pots of activity and interaction. There are fears that the continent's next major modern disease crisis will emerge from them.
The story of how livestock made its way to southern Africa
There are many theories on how livestock made its way to South Africa. The answer is quite complex and not as simple as one would think.
It’s complicated: Australia’s relationship with eating meat
A new SBS doco will spark more questions about if and how we should eat meat.
Why Victoria’s dingo and ‘wild dog’ bounty is doomed to miss its target
Wild dog attacks on livestock are devastating, but bounties and culling aren't the answer.
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