donderdag 5 mei 2022

Are cows really that stupid? Scientists say yes.2. Cowspiracy: the documentary that will make you think twice about eating beef.3. How to milk a cow (without getting kicked in the face!)

Are cows really that stupid? Scientists say yes.2. Cowspiracy: the documentary that will make you think twice about eating beef.3. How to milk a cow (without getting kicked in the face!)

Industrial agriculture has done a number on cows. They've been bred to produce up to 10 times more milk than they would naturally, and are treated like machines on dairies. All this for a product we no longer need - cows' milk is one of the top sources of calories in the American diet, but per capita consumption has been declining for decades.

Cowspiracy, an eye-opening documentary about the factory farming industry, may make you think twice about eating beef, drinking milk, or wearing leather. The film explores the environmental impact of animal agriculture and reveals how this industry is one of the most destructive forces on the planet.

Animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector combined. It also leads to deforestation, water scarcity, and soil erosion. Livestock production is a major source of antibiotics and chemical pollutants - including pesticides and fertilizers - which end up in our water supply and food chain.

The good news is that there are plenty of delicious and nutritious plant-based alternatives to dairy products and meat. So why not try giving them a go? Here are some tips on how to milk a cow (without getting kicked in the face!).

4. Bovine TB: is England's beef industry in trouble?

Bovine TB (bTB) is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis which mainly affects cattle. The bacteria can also infect other mammals, including humans. It is a serious disease that can cause major health problems and even death in infected animals.

The main route of transmission of bTB is from infected cows to other cows, but the bacteria can also be spread through the air, soil, food and water. The disease is most commonly found in cattle herds but can also occur in deer, elk, llamas and alpacas.

Bovine TB is a notifiable disease in the UK and all cases must be reported to the relevant authorities. There are several tests available to diagnose bTB including skin testing, blood tests and milk tests.

There are three types of bTB infection: latent TB infection (LTBI), active TB disease and MDR-TB (multi-drug resistant tuberculosis).

Latent TB infection is when a person has been infected with the bacteria but they are not showing any symptoms. Active TB disease is when someone has developed symptoms of the disease such as coughing, chest pain, fever or weight loss. MDR-TB is a more serious form of the disease that occurs when someone has become resistant to two or more drugs used to treat tuberculosis.

Bovine TB is a serious threat to the British beef industry. In 2017 there were 9,748 confirmed cases of bTB in cattle in England, an increase of over 1,300 cases from 2016. This resulted in over £100 million worth of slaughtered cattle being destroyed as part of movement restrictions and compensation payments.

The government has announced plans to spend £4 billion over the next ten years on controlling bTB including a new badger culling programme and improved biosecurity measures on farms. However, there is still much debate about how best to control this deadly disease.

5. Is cow's milk giving you cancer?

We all grew up drinking cow's milk, but what if that habit is actually causing cancer? For years we've been told that cow's milk is packed with nutrients essential to our health, but new research suggests that it might not be as healthy as we thought. In fact, cow's milk may be increasing our risk of developing cancer.

Studies have shown that compounds in cow's milk can increase the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 60%. The lactose in cow's milk has also been linked to prostate cancer, and the protein casein has been associated with breast cancer.

So why is cow's milk contributing to these cancers? One theory is that the high levels of hormones in cow's milk can increase our risk of cancer. Cows are constantly pregnant and produce large amounts of estrogen and progesterone, which are present in their milk. These hormones can mimic the hormones in our own bodies, potentially triggering cancer growth.

Another theory is that the way we process cow's milk makes it more carcinogenic. Pasteurization and homogenization reduce the nutritional value of milk while increasing its levels of toxins. These processes also break down the structure of the proteins in milk, making them easier to digest and allowing them to cross the gut barrier more easily. Once they enter our bloodstream, they can trigger inflammation and create an environment conducive to cancer development.

Clearly, there's mounting evidence that cow's milk isn't as healthy as we once thought. If you want to reduce your risk of cancer, it might be a good idea to ditch the dairy and switch to plant-based milks instead. Plant-based milks are high in antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients, and they won't contribute to your risk of cancer.

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