Dairy & Ruminant
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Vietnam's buffalo numbers dropped 1.9% in first eight months this year, pig numbers rose 3.3%
The total number of buffaloes in Vietnam was estimated to drop by 1.9% in the first eight months of 2023 when compared to same period last year, Chăn nuôi Việt Nam reported, citing official data.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Drought threatens Alberta, Canada cattle industry, feed assistance programme insufficient
The cattle industry in Alberta, Canada is grappling with a severe crisis due to another year of relentless drought, and while the recently announced AgriRecovery programme is expected to provide some relief, representatives from the Alberta ...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ireland's trade mission to South Korea seeks opportunities for country's agriculture
Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, is participating in the country's first whole of government trade mission to South Korea this week to promote the Irish food, beverages and agri-tech sectors.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Fonterra CFO to leave dairy cooperative
Fonterra announced on October 1 that its chief financial officer, Neil Beaumont, is leaving the dairy cooperative.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of DPA Brazil
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd confirmed on November 1 that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé's Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company Lactalis is complete.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
South Korea takes urgent measures to contain LSD
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced that the government aims to prevent the further spread of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the country, Korea JoongAng Daily reported.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Cattle slaughterings in Republic of Ireland down 3.6% in 2023
The latest data from the Republic of Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a 3.6% decrease in cattle slaughterings during the period from January to September 2023 when compared to the same months in the previous year, Agriland ...
Monday, October 30, 2023
Trouw Nutrition's LifeStart Calf Symposium shares strategies to nurture herd health, boost efficiency and support calf care
A major discovery in the science of fatty acids has led to the development of a technology that meets calves' nutritional requirements while also nurturing ruminant health, supporting physiological development and enhancing calf care on the ...
Monday, October 30, 2023
Alltech survey finds agri-food leaders optimistic about industry's ability to create more sustainable food system
Agri-food leaders around the world believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system, according to the Alltech Sustainability Insights report, released on October 26.
Friday, October 27, 2023
South Korea launches massive cattle vaccination effort to curb LSD outbreak
In response to the first outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in mid-October, South Korea has initiated an ambitious vaccination campaign aimed at inoculating four million cattle, Aju Business Daily reported.
Friday, October 27, 2023
USDA finalises organic livestock and poultry standards for clearer animal welfare regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the final rule for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS), providing a comprehensive framework for organic livestock and poultry production, DVM360 reported.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
European agriculture ministers urge pharma companies to develop bluetongue vaccine
Agriculture ministers from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium have jointly called on pharmaceutical companies to expedite the development of a new vaccine as they grapple with an ongoing outbreak of bluetongue disease, Euractiv reported.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
LSD cases among South Korea's cattle close to 30
Confirmed cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in South Korea's cattle rose to 29, officials said on October 25, with health authorities speeding up efforts to administer vaccines to livestock nationwide.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Australia urged to work towards more market access for Aussie beef through EU FTA
The Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) is urging the Australian government to stay firm on securing a substantial increase in market access for beef via the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA) negotiations.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Financial aid disbursed to dairy farmers impacted by LSD in India
India's Animal Husbandry Department has initiated the distribution of financial assistance to dairy farmers who suffered losses due to the lumpy skin disease affecting their cattle, The Hindu reported.

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