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Divine Bovine: A Photographic Ode to a Beloved Animal


Some of our favorite photos from Werner Lampert’s “The Cow: A Tribute” featuring stunning snapshots of rare cattle breeds.

In Queso You Missed It April 15th


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our April 15th edition of In Queso You Missed It.

Reggiana Revival

How One Parmigiano Saved an Ancient Breed of Cattle


It’s a balmy afternoon in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and I’m standing in a barn with a cow breeder named Marco Prandi, staring into his phone. “Allora cerchiamo la natività…” he mutters to himself while scrolling through Google Image search results. Thumbnail-size paintings of nativity scenes from artists in bygone eras whiz by until, finally, he […]

Brown Swiss Cows

Farm Animal: Brown Swiss Cows


Sociable Brown Swiss cows produce high-quality milk, perfect for cheesemaking.

Farm Animal: Guernsey Cows


This “golden” breed is known for its rich milk and sunny disposition.

A trio of brown-and-white–spotted cows march in a line up a grassy knoll.

Normande Cows


The Normande cow is a breed apart

Farm Animal: Holstein Cows


Meet the most popular bovine breed in America’s dairyland.

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