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Breeding Better Cheese

Josie Krogh — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:26:11 +0000

Enterprising dairies blend the latest tech and age-old practices to raise healthier animals, strengthen farms, and produce top-quality milk

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Farm Animal: Norwegian Dairy Goat

cheesemaster — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:06:33 +0000

Known for its delicious milk, meat, and (of course) cheese, the Norwegian goat has been a favorite of European farmers for centuries.

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Farm Animal: American Miniature Cheviot Sheep

Margaret Leahy — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:06:06 +0000

Imagine you’re counting sheep. Are they round, fluffy cotton balls? Imagine no more, friends, because we’ve found the sheep of your dreams.

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Farm Animal: Moose

Margaret Leahy — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:20:38 +0000

These awkward behemoths have a reputation as gentle providers of milk, meat, and sheer delight.

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Farm Animal: Icelandic Sheep

cheesemaster — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 03:05:24 +0000

Widely considered the oldest, purest sheep breed in the world, Icelandic sheep are prized

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Farm Animal: Alpine Dairy Goat

Culture Cheese — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:45:23 +0000

With their spunky personalities and long lactation period, it's no wonder these goats are beloved on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Farm Animal: Pecora Sarda

Culture Cheese — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:45:16 +0000

With its high milk volume and adaptability, it's no wonder why shepherds prefer the Pecora Sarda.

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Farm Animal: Montbéliarde Cow

Bettina Makalintal — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:45:24 +0000

This red-and-white French dairy cow makes milk for more French PDO cheeses than any other breed.

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10 Pictures of Baby Goats to Get You Ready for Spring

Erika Kubick — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:45:35 +0000

The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and the bees are buzzing. That’s right, spring is finally upon us! Here at culture there is so much we look forward to about this time of year: chilled rosé, warmer weather, and, of course, fresh goat cheese! And while we like to kid around all year […]

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Water Buffalo, the Bovine Behind Italy’s Most Famous Mozzarella

Rachael Allen — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:00:54 +0000

They're docile, intelligent creatures and their milk makes some of the best mozzarella you've ever tasted.

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