Udderly amazing: secret herd gives low-fat milk
5:00AM Monday May 28, 2007
By Simon O'Rourke
New Zealand scientists have bred cows that can produce low-fat milk.
In a world first, Fonterra scientists are breeding cows that produce milk that is also high in omega3 oils, claimed to improve brain power and contains polyunsaturated fat.
Saturated fats found in normal milk are linked to increased risk of heart disease.
The cows, which have a particular genetic mutation, were bred from a single female discovered by researchers when they screened milk from millions of cattle.
Fonterra sustainable milk growth general manager Mark Leslie said the cow, named Marge, had emerged during the company's routine screening programme.
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