Scientists are monitoring cow burps to breed ‘low emission’ cattle varieties

Scientists are monitoring cows’ BURPS in the hope of breeding ‘low emission’ varieties of cattle and cutting greenhouse gas emissions Four-week trial in New Zealand is tracking methane emissions from 300 bulls Those that emit the lowest methane will be favoured for lower-methane breeding Methane (CH4) is a stronger greenhouse gas than even carbon dioxide … Read more

Scientists are monitoring cow burps to breed ‘low emission’ cattle varieties

Scientists are monitoring cows’ BURPS in the hope of breeding ‘low emission’ varieties of cattle and cutting greenhouse gas emissions Four-week trial in New Zealand is tracking methane emissions from 300 bulls Those that emit the lowest methane will be favoured for lower-methane breeding Methane (CH4) is a stronger greenhouse gas than even carbon dioxide … Read more

Old English sheepdog breed in danger of dying out in Britain, canine experts warn

Brush with doom for dwindling Dulux dog: Old English sheepdog as seen in TV adverts is in danger of dying out in Britain, canine experts warn Extensive grooming the long-haired breed requires may be responsible for its steep fall in popularity, say experts Last year just 227 Old English sheepdog puppies were registered at Kennel … Read more

Old English sheepdog breed in danger of dying out in Britain, canine experts warn

Brush with doom for dwindling Dulux dog: Old English sheepdog as seen in TV adverts is in danger of dying out in Britain, canine experts warn Extensive grooming the long-haired breed requires may be responsible for its steep fall in popularity, say experts Last year just 227 Old English sheepdog puppies were registered at Kennel … Read more

Pleased as a Suffolk Punch! Boost for rare breed of horse as proud mother Miri has a foal 

Pleased as a Suffolk Punch! Boost for rare breed of horse as proud mother Miri has a foal Pheo represents another lease of life for oldest breed of English working horse Their sturdy frame and auburn coats were once a familiar sight ploughing fields  The three week old is the first Suffolk Punch to be … Read more

FCA sounds warning to new breed of thrill-seeking investors

Young people are being drawn to high-risk investing despite almost two thirds admitting they can’t afford a significant loss, the financial watchdog has warned.  The research, conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority, found that a new breed of young investors are attracted by the thrill and novelty of high-risk products rather than investing for the … Read more

£10,000 for four online posts? Are new breed of ‘social influencers’ as daft as they seem?

When former BA air stewardess Amy Hart signed up as a contestant on the show Love Island, she was looking for love, yes, but also for adventure and opportunity. A sensible sort, she asked her employers if she could keep her job open, with a view to returning to the skies after her TV stint. … Read more

The cowboy locksmiths: Families targeted by new breed of rogue trader

Homeowners are being scammed out of tens of thousands of pounds by a wave of rogue locksmiths who ‘bully’ their victims into submission. Families are being warned against a new crop of cowboy tradesmen who promise quick-fix jobs before threatening to lock people out of their homes if they don’t pay extortionate bills. Online giant … Read more

The cowboy locksmiths: Families targeted by new breed of rogue trader

Homeowners are being scammed out of tens of thousands of pounds by a wave of rogue locksmiths who ‘bully’ their victims into submission. Families are being warned against a new crop of cowboy tradesmen who promise quick-fix jobs before threatening to lock people out of their homes if they don’t pay extortionate bills. Online giant … Read more

Snapchat: How you can find out the breed of ANY dog simply by scanning it with your camera

Is this the best Snapchat hack yet? How you can find out the breed of ANY dog simply by scanning it with your camera A TikTok user has revealed a little-known featured on Snapchat  The feature can be used to detect the breed of any type of dog The trick involves opening the app then … Read more