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Deep learning set to reveal secret codes in cows' milk

The usefulness of the humble milk record is on the verge of an explosion, paving the way for a new era of instant TB testing and much more.

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Deep learning set to reveal secret codes in cows' milk

A team of computer and animal scientists in Edinburgh is quietly uncovering new secrets which will change the way we manage and breed our cows more profoundly than ever before. The team is using a technology...

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