Dairy & Ruminant
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
USDA invests over US$18 million in dairy farm projects to combat methane emissions
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program is channelling more than US$18 million into initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions on dairy farms, Brownfield Ag News reported.
Monday, December 4, 2023
Bluetongue outbreak in Kent county, England prompts livestock movement restrictions
Restrictions have been implemented in Kent county, southeastern England, United Kingdom, following the discovery of five cases of bluetongue in cattle, BBC News reported.
Monday, December 4, 2023
Sabah, Malaysia state government aims to boost meat self-sufficiency
The state government of Sabah, Malaysia, is embarking on a mission to revitalise mega cattle farms and expand cattle breeding, said the state's Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Daily Express ...
Friday, December 1, 2023
US beef producers challenge UN's call to reduce meat consumption
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, an association of major beef producers in the United States, is pushing back against the United Nations' guidance that urges Americans to cut down on their meat consumption, WPDE-TV reported.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
India's Supreme Court satisfied with nationwide measures to prevent LSD
India's Supreme Court has concluded proceedings on two separate petitions addressing concerns related to lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, acknowledging the measures taken by states, including vaccination campaigns and preventive actions ...
Thursday, November 30, 2023
India sees surge in milk, egg, and meat production, says ministry report
India's Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has released a survey report indicating a significant increase in milk, egg, and meat production within the country, The Pioneer reported.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Workshop in Punjab, Pakistan, prepares cattle farmers to deal with fog fever
The livestock department of the province of Punjab, Pakistan, conducted a training workshop on November 28 to prepare livestock breeders to deal with fog fever in cattle.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Anthrax resurfaces in beef cattle in North Dakota county, US
A new case of anthrax in beef cattle in Grant County, North Dakota, the United States, has been confirmed by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Irish research suggests high-quality grass can lower methane emissions from cattle
Ciaran McDonnell, a researcher with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), said that a recent study on methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle found that cattle grazing on "high-quality grass" emit lower methane levels, ...
Thursday, November 30, 2023
South America to account half of world's beef exports in five years, Minerva chief executive says
South America will account for 50% of global beef exports in five years, up from 40% presently, according to beefpacker Minerva's chief executive, Fernando Queiroz, who spoke at an event hosted by the company.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NOVUS welcomes new dairy technical services manager for Europe
NOVUS has appointed Edwin Westreicher as the company's dairy technical services manager for Europe.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Indonesia urges boost in frozen semen productivity for livestock growth
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister, Andi Amran Sulaiman, has called for an increase in frozen semen productivity for livestock to meet the rising demand for meat and milk production in the country, Antara reported.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Australia's beef production grew as global output fell, Rabobank's Q4 report found
Beef production in the southern hemisphere – including Australia – is on the rise despite a global trend of production decline, Rabobank stated in its Global Quarterly Beef Q4 2023 report.
Monday, November 27, 2023
Brazil poised for record beef production in 2024, despite global market shifts
In a recent report by Rabobank, Brazil is anticipated to achieve record levels of beef production in 2024, even as global beef markets undergo significant shifts, Agriland reported.
Monday, November 27, 2023
EU Commission to set aside US$204 million for promoting EU agri-food globally
The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million (US$204 million) in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products at home and abroad.

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