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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. ...
09 April 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: Australia's dairy industry contends with flood aftermathUS beef sales slip and the dairy industry prepares for peak levels of milk. ...
07 April 2021
Unlocking the potential of Kyrgyzstan’s livestock sectorAgriculture is the leading employment sector in Kyrgyzstan and it boasts 9.1 million hectares of pasture, but its beef and dairy sectors have languished since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 – Azis Kyrgyzbaev explains why....
Trends in nutrition for 2021 and beyondThe pandemic and other factors in 2020 have not only changed the way consumers relate to food but also how they evaluate their food choices and perceive nutrition in general. ...
05 April 2021
How do livestock farms benefit from genome editing?Animal breeding could become more efficient with an approach that combines DNA-editing techniques with new reproductive technologies....
02 April 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef exports pull back and Argentina cracks down on illegal meat exportsThe United States has issued its first quarterly update of 2021....
31 March 2021
DSM’s reducing emissions from livestock sustainability platform resonates with industry changeAnimal farming accounts for a significant amount of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This has placed tremendous stress on the planet’s natural resources when there is an urgent need to greatly reduce GHG emissions by 2050 to avert global warming....
29 March 2021
Protect herd health and productivity with PCRBecause bovine mastitis can cause significant economic losses year over year, farmers and veterinarians need quick and accurate diagnostic results to identify the mastitis-causing pathogen(s) so they can quickly develop an action plan to minimize loss...
26 March 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US cold storage figures are better than expectedThis week's beef and dairy update includes analysis of Mexico's beef herd and global milk production reports. ...
24 March 2021
Cow gut study could help tackle Johne's diseaseA common, chronic gut disease in ruminants will be the focus of a £1 million study....
22 March 2021
Cows with no access to outside may have damaged emotional wellbeingAllowing dairy cattle to access pasture can promote natural behaviour and improve their health. However, the psychological benefits are poorly understood....
19 March 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: USDA issues in-depth reports on US and Canada's cattle marketsCanada's cattle herd continues to decline and US beef exports to Japan reach their annual limit, triggering tariffs. ...
18 March 2021
Trouw Nutrition webinar considers “Bioavailability and Beyond” when feeding trace mineralsTrouw Nutrition, Nutreco’s animal nutrition division, continues its Global Nutritional Solutions webinar series with a look at trace minerals and bio-availability. The free, one-hour Bioavailability and Beyond webinar will be held on Wednesday, 24 March,...
15 March 2021
Study: venison carries low risk of food poisoningConsumers of Scottish venison are at low risk of contracting severe food poisoning, a Scotland-wide study of deer and venison has found....
12 March 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: cattle herds increase across the globe Cattle herds in Latin America, China and Australia are growing while Ukraine's livestock market continues to decline. ...
08 March 2021
Comprehensive handbook on measuring and reducing GHG emissions The greenhouse gases nitrous oxide and methane, which are largely produced in agriculture, play a decisive role in climate change. ...
05 March 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US meat industry moves to vaccinate workers against COVID-19The US is considering updates to its abattoir infrastructure, and global food prices increase for the ninth consecutive month. ...
03 March 2021
How to identify and control poison hemlockPoison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was originally brought to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental garden plant (another good idea gone awry) and is now found throughout North America. ...
01 March 2021
EuroTier 2021: Strong future ahead for Russian dairy industryFOREIGN investors looking for good returns on their capital should look closely at the Russian dairy industry as the future holds very strong growth potential there, writes Chris McCullough with live coverage from EuroTier 2021....
26 February 2021
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef exports slip and dairy volumes falterThe US beef and dairy industry begins to regain its footing after devastating winter storms last week. ...
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