Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Better Chow Yields More Milk
This article reports on a recent project from a teen that found that feeding a higher quality corn to dairy cows resulted in increased milk production. Includes a list of vocabulary words.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: No Whey! Milk Protein Content Changes
In this biochemistry science fair project, investigate how protein concentrations change in milk during different stages of cow lactation. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
Other
American Artifacts: Early Cow Milking Machines
Developement of the early cow milking machines. Brief history on agricultural advancements in milking of cows.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Milk It Dairy Match
Milk It - Dairy Match is a fun matching game for kids. Click on the windows of the barn to reveal the friendly cows and match two of the same kind. Watch out for the strawberry ice cream though! It will move the windows around on you. Do...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Low Fat Milk, Straight From the Cow
From ABC News in Science, this article explores current research underway in New Zealand which boasts the near-future possibility of skim milk coming straight from the cow's udder.
Other
Teaching heart.net: Down on the Teaching Farm
Come and check out this comprehensive teaching resource for farms. Students and teachers will benefit from the activities and book found within this site.
Other
The Dairy Council: Homepage
The Dairy Council produces and gathers a wealth of nutrition information from a wide variety of worldwide sources to provide facts relating to milk and everything dairy and health.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Cooperative Extension: 4 H Virtual Farm: Dairy Farm
Find answers to all kinds of questions about how cattle are raised on the dairy farms of Virginia.
Curated OER
Early Cow Milking Machines
Developement of the early cow milking machines. Brief history on agricultural advancements in milking of cows.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Milking a Cow
An image of "Milking a Cow", created by Adriaen Van De Velde in 1666 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 42 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Woman Milking a Red Cow
An image of "Woman Milking a Red Cow", created by Karel Dujardin during the 1650's (Oil on canvas).
Other
Nanozone: Save the Farm!
This interactive animation, with voiceover narration and clear diagrams, demonstrates how a type of nanotechnology called a microcantilever can be used to determine the presence of infectious agents in cow's milk.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kipsigis
Kipsigis are the southernmost and most populous of the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. The term "Kalenjin" (lit. "I say to you") was coined in radio broadcasts and at political rallies during the late colonial period, at a time when political...