Research Notes
Research Notes
Slug slime instead of stitches
Slug slime, which contains 97 per cent water, might be used to ‘glue’ the edges of wounds together. Read more
Lustrous lambs
In New Zealand, where merino sheep are plentiful, every once in a while a farmer finds a lamb with straight, lustrous hair Read more
Roosters can’t hear themselves crow
Scientists in Belgium questioned how could a rooster crow so loudly and not damage its own hearing. Read more
Nothing new about quinoa
A relative of quinoa was eaten more than 3000 years ago in Ontario, based on the findings of charred remains of the seeds. Read more
Glyphosate risk
Exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro®, leads to a higher risk of acquiring Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Read more
Goat milking hygiene
Certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus, the most common type of bacteria found in goat milk, are responsible for diseases, such as mastitis in mammals and also stomach upset in humans. Read more
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Slug slime instead of stitches
Slug slime, which contains 97 per cent water, might be used to ‘glue’ the edges of wounds together. Read more
Lustrous lambs
In New Zealand, where merino sheep are plentiful, every once in a while a farmer finds a lamb with straight, lustrous hair Read more
Roosters can’t hear themselves crow
Scientists in Belgium questioned how could a rooster crow so loudly and not damage its own hearing. Read more
Nothing new about quinoa
A relative of quinoa was eaten more than 3000 years ago in Ontario, based on the findings of charred remains of the seeds. Read more
Glyphosate risk
Exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro®, leads to a higher risk of acquiring Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Read more
Farm 2 Fork look to deliver meat, transparency and sustainability
The more Jonnel Sloane talked to customers, the more he noticed a desire for more natural, organic options when buying chicken, pork, lamb or other meats. Read more
