Tag: livestock

Australian Regulator Comes Clean With Carbon Credit Data Release

Previously secret data has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator after questions were raised about the integrity of methods used to generate carbon credits. The Carbon Estimation Area (CEA) data was issued on June 2, as recommended by a recent review of Australia’s carbon credit scheme and after a law change allowed the release. “This…


[Premiering 5/03 at 2PM ET] The Shocking Truth About mRNA Vaccines in Our Food (Part 1)

Unbeknownst to most people, there’s a push to scale up the use of both mRNA technology and gene therapy on the livestock that winds up on our supermarket store shelves. Meaning, that whether it’s beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey — the meat that you’re purchasing from the store could very soon contain the remnants…


The Shocking Truth About mRNA Vaccines in Our Food (Part 1)

Unbeknownst to most people, there’s a push to scale up the use of both mRNA technology and gene therapy on the livestock that winds up on our supermarket store shelves. Meaning, that whether it’s beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey — the meat that you’re purchasing from the store could very soon contain the remnants…


[Premiering 5/03 at 2PM ET] 5 States Push Laws to Limit mRNA-Based Vaccines in Our Food | Facts Matter

Unbeknownst to most people, there’s a push to scale up the use of both mRNA technology and gene therapy on the livestock that winds up on our supermarket store shelves. Meaning, that whether it’s beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey — the meat that you’re purchasing from the store could very soon contain the remnants…


‘Smart’ Masks for Cows? Gates Invests $4.7 Million in Data-Collecting Faceware for Livestock

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation this month awarded a $4.8 million grant to ZELP, which claims its artificial intelligence mask technology for livestock will reduce methane emissions and curb climate change. This article was originally published by The Defender —Children’s Health Defense’s News & Views Website The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation this month…


Painting ‘Zebra Stripes’ on Cows Wards Off Biting Flies

Ranchers might want to consider painting “zebra stripes” on their livestock. According to a new study published in PLoS ONE, the measure reduces the number of biting flies on cows by more than half. Biting flies are one of the great banes of cows worldwide. The irritating insects cause cows to graze less, eat less, sleep…


Organic Livestock Farmers, Hit by Rising Prices, Seek Help

WHITINGHAM, Vt.—Organic dairy and other livestock farmers are seeking emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs, steep fuel, and utility expenses as well as the consequences of drought in many parts of the country. Two dozen U.S. senators and representatives wrote to U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack this week asking…


Australia Joins UN Methane Reduction Scheme, Pledges Funding for Flatulence Pill

The Australian Labor government has signed on to the United Nation’s Global Methane Pledge that commits to cutting emissions of gas by 30 percent by 2030. The move follows in the footsteps of 120 other countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Under the voluntary pledge, the government will roll…


Cattle Farmer Says New Livestock Grazing Method Could Save Grasslands, Reverse Desertification

Livestock farming has been at the forefront of media and environmentalist attacks for decades. That’s because many researchers insist the United States has reached a tipping point with animal husbandry, citing extended drought conditions as evidence. This year, overly dry weather across the United States broke records. In February, findings from a UCLA-led study suggest drought conditions…


Dutch Dairy Farmer Faces Having to Cull 95 Percent of his Cows

In the Netherlands, dairy farmer Martin Neppelenbroek is near the end of the line. New environmental regulations will require him to slash his livestock numbers by 95 percent. He thinks he will have to sell his family farm. “I can’t run a farm on 5 percent. For me, it’s over and done with,” he said…