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  Human health implications of A1 versus A2 beta-casein: theory and current evidence Posted on   April 2, 2014   by   Keith Woodford [ On March 21 2014 I presented a paper at a conference organised by UK charity Food and Behaviour Research and held at the Royal College of Surgeons, London. The abstract is copied below ] ******* Human Health Implications of A1 versus A2 beta-casein: theory and current evidence Keith Woodford Professor of Farm Management and Agribusiness Lincoln University, New Zealand The health implications of A1 beta–casein relative to A2 beta-casein are controversial. At times the scientific debate can become clouded by the reality that milk is a commercial product. Conversion of all herds so as to replace A1 beta-casein with A2 beta-casein over one to two cow generations (4 – 12 years) is technically straight forward. Accordingly, the beta-casein issue can be presented as either a threat to, or an opportunity for, the mainstream industry, with elements of each persp

  New evidence that A1 relative to A2 beta-casein affects digestive function Posted on   March 24, 2014   by   Keith Woodford A new paper has been published in the  International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition  titled “Dietary A1 beta-casein affects gastrointestinal transit time, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 activity, and inflammatory status relative to A2 b-casein in Wistar rats” The key findings are: 1. A1 beta casein slows down transit of food through the digestive system relative to A2 beta-casein and this is an opioid effect. 2. A1 beta-casein induces a pro- inflammatory effect in the colon which is also an opioid effect. 3. A1 beta casein relative to A2 beta-casein causes up-regulation of the enzyme DPP4 in the small intestine and this is apparently a non-opioid effect. 4. In contrast to the A1 beta-casein, there is no evidence of opioid effects from the A2 beta-casein in relation to either food transit times or pro-inflammatory effects. The above mentioned differences between

A1 milk predisposes to asthma and lung inflammation Posted on   June 3, 2020   by   Keith Woodford New findings published by Nature Research, demonstrating how A1 milk predisposes for asthma and lung inflammation, should bring the A1 milk issue back into focus for both consumers and farmers Until May 15 of this year, there had been a lack of new scientific evidence about A1 milk for almost a year. The reason it was quiet is because no-one had been funding the next studies that needed to be undertaken. However, new evidence has now come forward from India, somewhat out of left field. Prior to this, there had been multiple strands of evidence demonstrating that A1 beta-casein and hence A1 milk is pro-inflammatory and linked to auto-immune conditions. However, the new research published by Nature Research in the journal ‘Scientific Reports’ is the first to explore these pro-inflammatory and immune-related effects of A1 beta-casein in the airway and lungs. For those new to the A1 versus A2

  Indian  Cow Milk/Urine Health Benefits Milk Benefits Pure Indian cow milk has calcium, phosphorus, rich fats, potassium which helps to maintain blood pressure. It also contains a Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is an important acid that lowering the bad cholesterol thus it improves overall heart health. Urine Benefit Urine of a pregnant cow is considered special; it is claimed to contain special hormones and minerals. According to Ayurveda, Gomutra (cow urine) can cure leprosy, fever, peptic ulcer, liver ailments, kidney disorders, Asthma , certain allergies, skin problems like Psoriasis , anaemia and even cancer. Here are some amazing health benefits of cow urine you should know: Cow urine is claimed to be helpful in the treatment of leprosy, abdominal colic pain, bloating, and even cancer. It is used in the treatment of fever by mixing it with black pepper, yoghurt, and ghee. Anaemia can also be treated by a mixture of cow urine, Triphala (a herbal concoction), and cow milk. Cow uri

  Housing Management Floor space requirements for cattle and buffalo shed Type of animal Covered area open area No of pens required Cattle 3.5m 2 7.0m 2 50 / pen Buffaloes 4.0m 2 8.0m 2 50 / pen Down calver 12.0m 2 12.0m 2 1 / pen Know the feeding and watering space requirements for your animals   Feeding space Watering space Cattle 75 cm / animal 75 cm/ animal Buffalo 75 cm / animal 75 cm/ animal Dairy farm – Buildings Milch Animal Shed The milch animal shed should have the following parts Feeding passage Manger Standing space Gutter or drainage channel Milking passage The milch animals can be housed according to number of animals available. Single row system:  In single row system, 12-16 numbers of animals can be kept. Double row system If it is greater than 16, then double row system is preferable. In double row system up to 50 animals can be maintained in a single shed. The distance between two sheds should be greater than 30 feet or it should be twice the height of the building. I