Manamadurai cattle research station steps up efforts to restore declining Pulikulam cattle population

Manamadurai cattle research station intensifies efforts to revive the declining Pulikulam cattle population in Tamil Nadu.
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Scientists turn cow manure into one of world’s most used materials

Cow manure may soon help tackle pollution, greenhouse gases, and waste management issues—all while producing a versatile, eco-friendly manufacturing material. Researchers at UCL Mechanical Engineering ...

Mucking out ‘garden gold’ part of livestock rearing

The estimated livestock population in Malaysia, according to this year’s statistics from Veterinary Service Department (DVS), includes 337.5 million chickens, 9.2 million ducks, 721,000 cows, 331,000 ...
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Earthworms turn manure into a powerful tool against antibiotic resistance

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...
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‘Cow power’ goes dark as manure-to-electricity fizzles

Government subsidies helped dairy farmers generate electricity from cow manure, but the novelty is wearing off as utilities pay next to nothing to put it on the grid. This story is the first of three ...

‘High value in poultry and cattle waste’

“Since chicken waste is high on ammonia, the spraying of effective microbes (EM) is highly recommended to reduce flies and smell. “The price for semi-composted chicken waste is between RM5 and RM8 for ...
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Vermicompost from pig manure grows healthy hibiscus

RALEIGH, NC –Vermicomposting, the practice of using earthworms to turn waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, can be an economical, organic waste management practice. During vermicomposting, earthworms ...