Dairy Terms & Definitions Part - II

👉BEEF COW

Cattle that are raised for beef.

👉BIOGAS

The methane produced by the fermentation of organic matter such as cow manure. The process of using biogas provides a convenient way of turning waste into electricity and decreasing the amount of waste that has to be disposed.

👉BIOTECHNOLOGY

A biology-based technology that is used for agricultural, food science or medicinal purposes. In agriculture, the process involves creating or modifying DNA to impart beneficial genetic traits.

👉BOVINE

Of the biological subfamily Bovine. This diverse group features about 24 species of medium-sized to large ungulates (animals with hoofs), such as domestic cattle. Other members include bison, water buffalo and yak.

👉BOVINE LEUKOSIS

A viral disease of cattle that cannot be transferred to humans. The virus is destroyed in milk through pasteurization.

👉BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY (BSE)

Also known as Mad Cow Disease, BSE is an infection of brain and neurological tissues with rogue proteins called prions that kills cattle as it causes degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. BSE is not contagious and does not spread from cow to cow. BSE has never been detected in muscle meat or milk, and transmission does not occur into cow’s milk.

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