Dairy & Ruminant
Monday, December 16, 2024
Aid delivered to livestock farmers affected by volcanic eruption in Philippines, says Department of Agriculture
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on December 12 said it provided initial aid to livestock farmers affected by the ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
Monday, December 16, 2024
FAO Meat Price Index in November rose by 5.9% year-on-year
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 118.1 points in November, down 0.9 points (0.8%) from the revised October value but up 6.6 points (5.9%) from a year ago.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Proposals by European Commission seeks to firm up EU farmers' position in agri-food chain
The European Commission has proposed targeted amendments to the current legal framework set in the European Union's regulation establishing a common market organisation of agricultural products (CMO) and another new one on cross-border enfo ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
Regional push for climate-smart livestock production in South Africa gains momentum
The Centre for the Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is collaborating with the World Bank to train farmers in Southern Africa on climate-smart livestock production, aiming to promote sustai ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
UK to bolster biosecurity with US$253 million investment in animal disease research hub
The UK Animal Plant Health Agency's (APHA) laboratories, which play a crucial role in protecting the country against the growing threat of animal diseases, are set to receive significant upgrades to secure and enhance the UK's scientific an ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cattle Australia re-elects current chair
Cattle Australia' (CA) board of directors has re-elected, for a further 12 month term, Garry Edwards as chair and Adam Coffey as deputy chair.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Canadian Cattle Association welcomes trade agreement between country and Indonesia
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the Canada, expressed excitement about a newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Sindh, Pakistan signs domestic agreement to produce local vaccine for livestock disease
The Sindh Livestock Department's Institute of Animal Health (SIAH) has entered into an agreement with the National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), in Faisalabad, Pakistan to develop a local vaccine for livestock.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
US beef and pork exports rise in October 2024
Exports of US beef and pork saw year-over-year increases in October 2024, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Australia's MLA defends use of Bovaer feed supplement in cattle diets
Australia's top livestock organisation, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), has assured consumers a supplement fed to cows to reduce methane emissions is safe, after the product became the centre of a social media storm.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Potential Philippines-Chile FTA expected to drive trade and investment flows in agricultural products
The Philippines and Chile are exploring ways to deepen their bilateral ties, focusing on trade, agriculture, and investment, following the official visit of Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren to Manila.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Veterinary experts highlight setting up forum, starting research to protect Pakistan's domestic animal breeds
National and international veterinary experts in Pakistan, along with progressive farmers, have underscored the urgent need to establish a Livestock Breeders Forum and initiate research to protect the country's indigenous animal breeds.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tyson Foods to close Philadelphia, US beef plants, lay off 229 workers
Tyson Foods has announced plans to shut down two beef production plants in Philadelphia, US, resulting in 229 job losses.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
12 Filipinos receive scholarships for agricultural research in Australia
12 Filipino scholars have been awarded graduate scholarships to pursue agricultural research at leading Australian universities through a partnership between the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Phil ...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
UK beef production in October rose by 19% compared to September this year
UK beef production totalled 92,000 tonnes in October this year, an increase of 19% from September, according to the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

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