That’s the estimated number of people around the world who are protein deficient, a situation that can worsen physical and mental health conditions. And as the world’s population grows and the demand ...

The genetic improvement of alpaca fibre has emerged as a vital discipline at the crossroads of animal breeding and textile innovation. Research in this field seeks to elucidate the genetic ...

IDEAL, S.D. — Livestock producers around the country are bringing old genetics back to new herds thanks to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Germplasm Program. The animal ...

Selecting future replacements is often one of the most critical decisions in managing a suckler herd. The quality and ...

Zoos and private collections teach, inspire, and connect people to animals they may never encounter in the wild. And, in some cases, those animals represent valuable "assurance ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Our genome determines some of our individual physical traits — like the color of our eyes — but what can it tell us about our health as a population? How might we best benefit ...

Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production.

A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents. Iyari, a 10-month-old capybara, went to the Palm Beach Zoo & ...

NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo is not just a place where visitors can see exotic animals in their habitats, but it is also a hub for scientific research and conservation efforts. With the zoo’s ...