Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in ...

The Lunar New Year takes place on Wednesday, ringing in the Year of the Snake. Across the Des Moines metro, restaurants ...

Current antivenom producers milk snakes to extract their venom, which is “like handling a live hand grenade,” he says. A small dose of that venom gets injected into a horse or other large ...

Proteins designed using artificial intelligence (AI) can block the lethal effects of toxins delivered in the venom of cobras, adders and other deadly snakes. The AI-designed proteins could form ...

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. Occupying the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake embodies a blend of charm and mystery and is seen as a symbol of ...

Scientists consider mammalian milk to confer a tremendous evolutionary advantage because it allows mothers to feed immature offspring with food well tailored to their needs. With the advent of ...

The U.S. Department of Ag­­ri­­­­culture (USDA) last week an­nounced expansion of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) to a total of 28 states, including Iowa. The strategy requires testing of ...

Those born during the Year of the Snake may be inclined to think 2025 will be their lucky year. After all, their zodiac animal will soon be plastered on red packets, stamps, clothing and more.

Milk is high in protein, with 1 gram per ounce and 8 grams in a cup of cow's milk. People need protein to build and repair healthy tissue, help kids and teens grow, control hunger, and more. Besides ...

From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. This is a year of good fortune and good ...

IOWA IS ONE OF A DOZEN STATES TO ENROLL IN THE NATIONAL MILK TESTING STRATEGY. THAT PROGRAM LETS THE USDA MONITOR THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS THROUGH TESTING RAW MILK SAMPLES. HERD OWNERS WITH ...