New method to measure milk components has potential to improve dairy sustainability

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Jun 10, 2021, 1:51 pm566 ptsHot
Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in mammals. Testing for urea levels in dairy cows helps scientists and farmers understand how effectively nitrogen from feed is used in cows' bodies, with important economic implications for farmers in terms…

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