Dairy & Ruminant
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Belgavi, Karnataka, India battles third wave of lumpy skin disease
The Belgavi district in Karnataka, India, is confronting another outbreak of lumpy skin disease, with calves the primary victims.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
World Bank close to finalising partnership framework for Philippines, agriculture sector set to benefit
The World Bank said it is close to completing a new country partnership framework (CPF) for the Philippines, which is due by the first half of 2025 and is expected to benefit the country's agriculture sector.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
New project in Europe to allow longer times spent between newborn dairy calves and mothers
A new cross-European project aimed at transforming the dairy sector has been launched in 14 different countries, to facilitate a longer duration of time spent between newborn dairy calves and their mothers, otherwise referred to as the Cow- ...
Monday, December 2, 2024
EU milk production expected to rise amid challenges
Milk production in the European Union is forecast to grow by 0.5% year-on-year in 2025 due to "enhanced margins," according to a new report from Rabobank.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Preference to be given to local meat production rather than imports to meet Bangladesh's beef demand
The advisor to Bangladesh's Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Farida Akhter, on December 1 said that preference will be given to domestic producers rather than importing meat as the demand for beef in the domestic market has sparked inte ...
Monday, December 2, 2024
Indonesia expresses intent to help Nigeria boost milk, meat productions in next five years
The Indonesian government has declared its interest to assist Nigeria to achieve 60% and 40% increases in the latter's milk and meat productions, respectively, in the next five years.
Friday, November 29, 2024
India reports growth in milk, egg, and meat production for 2023/24
Milk, egg, and meat production in India increased during 2023/24 compared to 2022/23, according to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics - 2024, released by India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Friday, November 29, 2024
JBS SA looks to set up meatpacking facilities in Nigeria with $2.5 billion investment
JBS SA plans to invest about $2.5 billion to build its first meatpacking facilities in Africa.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Bulk testing of farm milk now required in Pennsylvania, US, as bird flu threat persists
The Department of Agriculture in Pennsylvania, the United States, will require bulk testing of dairy farm milk beginning on November 26, even as there have been no reported cases of avian flu in the state's cattle to date.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
California, US raw milk farm recalls product amid bird flu detection
A California, US-based raw milk producer has initiated a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples of its product.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Campaign in Thailand aims to discourage livestock farmers from using beta-agonist drugs
Thailand's Department of Livestock Development kicked off an awareness campaign on November 25 to educate livestock farmers on the dangers of using beta-agonist drugs to make the meat of their farm animals redder.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
US halts cattle imports from Mexico following New World screwworm case
The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was identified at the lakeside town of Catazaja in southern Chiapas state, the Mexican government said on November 24.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
North Carolina, US food bank provides hay to farmers affected by hurricane
A food bank in North Carolina, the United States, is assisting farmers in the state recently impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Seafarer union in New Zealand opposes resumption of live animal exports
New Zealand's Maritime Union, representing both seafarers and stevedores, has voted to oppose the proposed resumption of live animal exports.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Gujarat, India's milk production sees significant growth over two decades
Ahead of National Milk Day, the Gujarat, India state government announced a substantial increase in milk production over the past 22 years.

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