Dairy & Ruminant
Friday, September 22, 2023
Philippines to establish milk retort facilities to boost government's milk feeding programme
The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) plans to set up milk retort facilities in Bohol and Zamboanga del Sur to meet 100% of the government's milk feeding programme demand and enhance dairy farmers' income, The Freeman reported.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Philippines' meat imports decline by 4% in 2023 amid rising global prices
A decrease in pork and beef consumption by Filipinos in response to global price hikes led to a 4% reduction in Philippines' meat imports during the first eight months of the year, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Dairy cow population in Switzerland plunges by 11,000 in July, hitting record low
Switzerland's dairy cow population is at an all-time low.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
North American industry leaders share views, updates at Canadian Beef Industry Conference
The United States, Canada and Mexico must do more to protect the North American cattle herd from illnesses such as foot-and-mouth disease and BSE that threaten the continent's multi-billion-dollar beef sector, said a US industry leader.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Philippines' livestock production up in Q2
According to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), livestock production in the second quarter of the year showed a 0.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, totalling 540,460 metric tonnes (MT), The Ma ...
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Meghalaya, India, to compensate cattle farmers following LSD infections
The government of Meghalaya, India, has assured to compensate cattle farmers after over 9,000 cattle have been affected by the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the state.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
New revolving loan fund to set up more meat and poultry processing centers in North Dakota, US
Rural communities in North Dakota, the United States, are getting help they need as the Rural Development Finance Corporation is launching a revolving loan fund to establish more meat and poultry processing centers.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Australia's cattle exports fell 20% in August
Australia's cattle exports dropped 20% in August following Indonesia's ban on several key export yards in northern Australia.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Anthrax confirmed in South Dakota, US beef herd
Anthrax has been confirmed in a South Dakota, US beef herd located in Ziebach County, the first case of anthrax in the state this year, with several animals found dead in an unvaccinated herd of approximately 150 pairs, Outbreak News Today ...
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
USMEF tours South Korea and Japan to highlight US beef and pork
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently embarked on a tour of South Korea and Japan to promote US meat exports.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Iowa, US launches grant programme for animal vaccine research
Mike Naig, Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, US, has introduced the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant Programme, aimed at offering financial support to Iowa-based companies engaged in the development of vaccines designed to safeguard th ...
Monday, September 18, 2023
Rabobank highlights diverging prices in beef market in latest report
The latest Rabobank Beef Quarterly report found diverging prices, softer global demand and a low Fonterra payout could all affect returns for beef farmers.
Monday, September 18, 2023
VIV MEA 2023 to be held alongside Horti Agri Next MEA in Abu Dhabi, UAE
VIV MEA 2023 and Horti Agri Next MEA 2023 (HAN MEA) will be held on November 20-22 at the ADNEC Venue in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, and are poised to emerge as pivotal events within the Abu Dhabi Agriculture Food and Security Week ...
Friday, September 15, 2023
Study reveals farmer behaviour plays crucial role in controlling livestock disease outbreaks
A recent study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine highlights how variations in farmer behaviour can significantly impact the management of livestock disease outbreaks, shedding light on the importance of behavioural factors, such a ...
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Global organisations join forces with pharmaceutical firm to combat African Animal Trypanosomiasis
A consortium of prominent global organisations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK Government Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Boehringer Ingelheim, and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines ...

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