Why do zebras have those black and white stripes?They are conspicuous and don't seem well-suited for hiding in the grasslands ...

What if the simplest way to stop flies from biting a cow was to make the cow look like a zebra? It sounds like the setup for a joke. Instead, Japanese researchers took the idea seriously enough to ...

Scientists painted black cows with white stripes to test whether zebra markings deter biting flies, and the results offered a striking clue about one of nature’s most debated patterns. A field ...

WASHINGTON — A group of Japanese researchers found that painting stripes that mimic those found on zebras seems to dramatically reduce the amount of biting flies pestering livestock. The findings, ...

Fly control does more than keep cattle comfortable; it plays a direct role in a herd's performance and health, and can significantly affect an operation's bottom line. David Boxler, a University of ...