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16 June 2021
CQUniversity's beef research continues global reach with historic Indonesian partnershipCQUniversity’s world renowned beef research will continue its global expansion thanks to a historic $10 million (AUD) partnership signed with the Indonesian government in January....
14 June 2021
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology forecasts dry period aheadAustralia experienced a range of different weather extremes recently, however drier conditions are expected longer-term. ...
11 June 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: JBS contends with fallout from cyberattackJBS left with an $11-million bill after cyber attack and the FAO warns that food import costs could surge. ...
09 June 2021
The importance of sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing bovine mastitisHave you ever received a “no growth” result in a bacterial culture when trying to diagnose mastitis? ...
07 June 2021
New research: reducing the environmental impact of milk production by feeding lower protein diets, forage legumesHarper Adams research reduces the environmental impact of milk production by feeding lower protein diets and forage legumes...
Constrained global supply driving import competitionGlobally, Australia isn’t the only country struggling with supply challenges. Cattle slaughter in Brazil and Argentina is down on year-ago levels, while New Zealand has also entered a seasonal low period in terms of cattle supply. Limited supplies and...
04 June 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US meat industry faces tough scrutiny and China ups its dairy capacityFAO data shows that global food prices are surging while US meat industry practices are put under the government spotlight. ...
01 June 2021
2021 GRSB Meeting: Increasing Production while Protecting the PlanetWith the impacts of a global pandemic still reverberating and the concerns of climate change weighing on the beef sector, sustainable beef is becoming a more urgent topic of discussion in the industry, writes Timothy Wier for The Cattle Site. ...
31 May 2021
New tools to define previously overlooked immune cells in cattle open avenues for treating diseaseIn a collaborative study, scientists at The Pirbright Institute have identified new immune cells in cattle, called mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells....
28 May 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US tests USMCA dispute mechanism and Thailand reports new cattle diseaseUS beef sales are improving after a weeks-long slump and analysts predict that Argentina's beef export ban will last longer than 30 days. ...
26 May 2021
Why a balanced, omnivorous diet could help us save planet EarthThe sustainability of different meats is complex with trade-offs… Different metrics will alter the ranking in relation to sustainability. Some extrapolations can be dangerous or not give us the full picture.”...
24 May 2021
Dairy beef trial to reveal eating quality potentialMeat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is investigating the potential of creating a viable dairy beef supply chain to add substantial value to dairy steers commonly sold into lower value markets....
21 May 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: USDA issues its EU Milk Report and US cattle ranchers cry foulUS cattle ranchers are calling for an investigation of beef packer market manipulation, and USDA analysis indicates that Europe's dairy herd could shrink further. ...
19 May 2021
Pirbright plans to progress pig, cattle health through two €3.5 million projectsTwo new projects managed and coordinated by The Pirbright Institute are designed to improve pig and cattle health through fully funded worth a total of €3.5 million. ...
14 May 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef sales and exports slide againUS beef sales are faltering from last month, while the dairy sector holds steady at the start of May. ...
12 May 2021
Taking a One Health approach to animal diseasesAustralia’s herd of cattle livestock contribute over $12 billion to our economy per year. Sheep contribute over $6 billion....
10 May 2021
Controlling Feed Loss, Spoilage Important for Cattle ProductionFeed spoilage and waste obviously cost money, but they may have bigger impacts on cattle health, as well. Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers these reminders of feed loss types, causes and effects and...
07 May 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US takes a firmer stance on ChinaIn this week's beef and dairy digest, Jim Wyckoff walks us through the latest USDA data on the cattle industry. ...
05 May 2021
High‑value beef product from the Pilbara, AustraliaIn MLA’s ‘Down the track’ series, we catch up with producers who have been profiled in the past to see how their business is evolving in response to new challenges and opportunities....
03 May 2021
Understanding teenagers in the dairy herdJust like teenagers, cows are influenced by the group around them and need to be given choices, independence and rules. ...
30 April 2021
28 April 2021
Feeding cattle seaweed reduces their GHG emissions 82%A bit of seaweed in cattle feed could reduce methane emissions from beef cattle as much as 82 percent, according to new findings from researchers at the University of California, Davis....
26 April 2021
5 starter tips to help protect your farm dataProducers and small businesses across Australia’s red meat and livestock industry can protect their data from common cyber-attacks with a new, easy-to-read guide about cyber security, that’s available to download for free....
23 April 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: analysis of Spain's meat sectorIn this week's beef and dairy digest, read about Spain's meat sector and China's changes to its feed guidelines. ...
21 April 2021
Validating red meat origins in response to product fraudIn response to rising product fraud and increased demand for traceability, MLA and Oritain recently completed a joint project developing the capability to validate the authenticity of Australian red meat and lamb product in foreign markets....
19 April 2021
Irish beef: what's the outlook for 2021?Irish cattle slaughter (incl. cows and calves) reached 1.9 million head in 2020, up 2% from the year before, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. This contributed to a 2% rise in Irish beef production for the year, with 633,400 tonnes...
16 April 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef sales abroad continue to slipRead the USDA outlook for beef and veal and see an in-depth analysis of Brazil's meat industry. ...
12 April 2021
Creating a biosecurity plan for my dairy farmBiosecurity is an everyday practice on most pig and poultry operations, but is it standard practice on your dairy farm? We spoke to the team at Neogen to learn more about biosecurity best management practices. ...
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