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AgResearch scientists say they have discovered how to knock out a major milk allergen by editing a cow’s genome.
Their findings, just published in Scientific Reports, could point the way to specialty products for people who suffer from cow milk allergies, particularly young children. Cow milk is a common cause of food allergy in infants, affecting one in 50 children, persisting in some into adulthood. Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. The scientists focused on the allergen beta-lactoglobulin (BLG), which forms a large part of the allergic reactions 2-3% of infants have to cow milk.
The country’s 4200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers will vote from May 14 on a new HortNZ levy.
Meat processor Alliance Group is asking farmer shareholders to inject more capital in order to remain a 100% co-operative.
A vet is calling for all animals to be vaccinated against a new strain of leptospirosis (lepto) discovered on New Zealand dairy farms in recent years.
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Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
Telco infrastructure provider Chorus says that it believes all Kiwis – particularly those in the rural areas – need access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
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