Sunday, June 17, 2007

Skimmed milk direct from the 'magic' cow Marge

clipped from www.independent.ie

Skimmed milk direct from the 'magic' cow Marge

IT may soon be possible to produce skimmed milk straight from the cow - a development that could revolutionise the dairy industry.

Scientists in New Zealand have discovered some cows have genes which give them a natural ability to deliver skimmed milk.

The company identified a cow, Marge, with the required genes. As an added bonus, the milk contains omega-three oils.

"The eureka moment was when we found her daughters produced milk just like their mother," said a company spokesman. The development of a commercial herd is now likely, reports the magazine 'Chemistry & Industry'.


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