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Inside a Cow's Stomach: The Microbial Magic Behind Milk

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Abstract

It all starts with a cow. These gentle, grass-chewing giants are the foundation of an entire food system built on milk. When a dairy cow becomes pregnant around one year of age, she begins a biological journey that fuels one of the most diverse categories in people's diets. After a nine-month gestation period, she gives birth to a calf and begins producing milk. This lactation cycle typically lasts about a year and is central to dairy farming operations.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    30 July 2025
  • Primary Author
    Laura Tran
  • Source
    The Scientist
  • Language
    English
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