A West Texas A&M University assistant professor of animal science, Dr. Emilie Baker, was awarded a grant from the U.S.

Cow on a summer pasture. Herd of cows grazing in Alps. Holstein cows on summer pasture. Mature cow at grass field. Cows eating grass at pasture. Cow Farm. Cows grazing at pasture.© K-Shoot ...

Cows are literally designed to eat for hours, which can actually get them in trouble. The rumen, or a cow’s first stomach (and why they’re called ruminators), is a fermentation system that thrives on ...