Dairy & Ruminant
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Australia to pioneer world's first biodegradable FMD vaccine
A groundbreaking biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a A$20 million (US$12.95 million) five-year research partnership involving Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), Tiba B ...
Monday, August 4, 2025
France fights fast-spreading cattle virus in key cheese-making regions
France is grappling with a fast-moving outbreak of lumpy skin disease among cattle, with 51 cases confirmed and around 1,000 cows culled since the disease was first detected in late June.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Texas advances precision dairy care with AI-powered Tools
As the dairy industry increasingly adopts automation with the use of sensors and robotics, researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife in the United States are helping producers harness this evolving technology to help optimise production and imp ...
Thursday, July 31, 2025
US study reveals H5N1 in dairy cattle still favours bird infections
The avian influenza virus from the current outbreak in dairy cattle appears to be retaining its ability to infect birds, rather than adapting to infect other mammals more effectively, according to a recent study from St. Jude Children's Res ...
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Heatwave hits South Korea's food supply chain as milk and fish face climate pressures
Record-breaking heat driven by climate change is disrupting South Korea's agricultural and aquacultural sectors, with fresh milk production, farmed fish survival, and summer cabbage crops all under threat, raising fears of supply instabilit ...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
New World Screwworm feared to be next livestock epidemic
After bird flu which led to the culling of large swaths of the US poultry flocks and set egg prices soaring, ranchers in Texas and officials at the US Agriculture Department are raising the next alarm: the New World screwworm.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Saudi dedicates 17,000 square metres veterinary project to safeguard livestock
The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in Northern Borders Region is continuing the implementation of a first-of-its-kind national excellence project for animal research and disease control.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
US cattle tally shows no end in sight for soaring beef prices
The latest US cattle tally offered little relief for consumers paying record beef prices, even as the cycle of herd liquidation seems to be coming to an end.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Climate change revives fears of another dairy crisis in Italy
Despite preparations, the Italian dairy industry fears that a prolonged heat spell could repeat the damage seen in 2022 drought.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Pune, India may lead to a drop in milk production
With over 900 cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and more cases emerging daily, Pune district is staring at a potential decline in milk supply.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Dried seaweed gaining traction as cow feed in Australia
It's a popular solution to tackling methane pollution.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Thailand faces trade pressure as US pushes for zero tariffs on meat imports
The Thai government is encountering challenges in ongoing trade talks with the US, as demands for zero tariffs on pork, chicken, and beef pose a threat to local farmers and agricultural standards.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
South Africa held "hostage" by broken system on FMD woes - Agriculture Minister
South Africa cannot continue managing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks with outdated structures and fragmented authority, hoping a patchwork of short-term measures will deliver long-term stability, said John Steenhuisen, Minister of A ...
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Research looks at hemp byproduct to feed livestock
A new study could help pave the way for hemp byproducts to be used as supplemental livestock feed.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Malaysian farmers organisation wants more government support to improve agricultural resilience
The Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia (FLFAM) is calling for greater government support and collaboration to bolster the country's agricultural resilience.

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