Dairy & Ruminant
Monday, February 6, 2023
Livestock farms in Jordan shut down following discovery of new FMD strain
Jordan announced on February 5 the closure of all livestock barns in the country for 14 days after detecting a new strain of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported.
Monday, February 6, 2023
US EPA to consider tougher regulations for livestock farms
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will study whether to toughen regulation of large livestock farms that release manure and other pollutants into waterways.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Chinese scientists create super cow clones with 50% increased milk production
Scientists in China have cloned three "super cow" calves that are expected to produce 50% more milk than the average American cow when fully grown, CBS News reported.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
One case of mad cow disease detected in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has confirmed a case of mad cow disease on a Dutch farm after a deceased cow tested positive for the illness, marking a rare instance of the cattle affliction that can lead to a fatal brain disease in humans who consume infe ...
Friday, February 3, 2023
US citizens want farm funding to focus on food for people, rather than feed for livestock, survey found
A new survey found that 78% of citizens in the United States want federal farm funding to prioritise food for people over feed for livestock.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
US roundtable addresses new farm bill, need to prepare for livestock disease outbreaks
Preparing for a variety of potential livestock disease outbreaks is high on the list of needs in a new US farm bill, as well as helping rural communities in the United States to build workforce housing and provide day care to attract worker ...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Australia's slaughter figures on good start, beef exports expected to be more competitive internationally
Australia's slaughter numbers started 2023 strong with weather conditions tilting in favour of processors, and a probable decrease in US beef production could make Australian beef exports more competitive in international markets.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
MSD Animal Health announces results of consumer transparency research study
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, announced on January 31 the results of the company's first consumer transparency research study.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Number of possible causes behind deaths of 100 cows in Jersey, UK, ruled out
A number of potential causes, including those of any "notifiable diseases", for the death of 100 cows in the United Kingdom's Jersey island country have been ruled out, the island's government said late last month.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1.6% of Jordan's cattle infected with foot-and-mouth disease
Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture said 1.6% or 1,478 head of cattle out of 92,000 cows total in the country have been infected with foot-and-mouth disease since the outbreak was first detected, Jordan News reported.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
European agriculture commissioner urges evolution of livestock industry for benefit of environment
European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski said that the livestock sector needs to evolve to be part of the solution to environmental issues.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Global beef demand set to decline further this year
The world's consumers have been reducing their consumption of meat since the beginning of the pandemic, and all signs point to a continued decline in beef demand this year even as inflation eases, especially in some of biggest meat eating c ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
New animal husbandry farm with cow milking parlour set up in Nigeria, Sokoto State
Nigeria's National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has established an animal husbandry farm with a cow milking parlour on 100 hectares of land in the country's Sokoto State.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Colombia now allowed to export meat to Cuba
Cuba's National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) confirmed that Colombia has obtained authorisation to export pork and meat products to the country.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Novus names Co-Innova Animal Nutrition Technology as distribution partner in China
Novus International, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Co-Innova Animal Nutrition Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to serve customers in China.

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