Dairy & Ruminant
Friday, October 18, 2024
FAO Meat Price Index in September up 4.8% year-on-year
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 119.6 points in September, up 0.4 points (0.4%) from August and 5.5 points (4.8%) higher than its value a year ago.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
University of Georgia, US collaborates with FDA to test US dairy for avian influenza
The University of Georgia (UGA), US is partnering with the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test US dairy supplies for the presence of avian influenza.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Chinese beef prices are falling - here's why
As of August 7, 2024, the average wholesale price of beef in China was ¥59.25/kg (US$8.31), down 16.64% from ¥71.08/kg on January 7.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meat Industry Ireland releases new sustainability charter for Irish beef production
A new sustainability charter has been published by Meat Industry Ireland (MII) on October 9 that will see key measures including increased investment, enhanced reporting, and the implementation of methane mitigating breeding strategies.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Philippines' Landbank in agreements to provide more access to financial services for small farmers
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines has partnered with two agriculture firms to enhance modernisation in the farm sector in the Philippines.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meat Institute CEO slams USDA's request for more info as attempt to "assert control" over cattle market
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) has requested more information on possible new rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act relating to price discovery in cattle markets.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
EFL AG-DATA launches platform to "Empower Farmers with Intelligence"
Singapore start-up EFL AG-DATA (EFL) has today launched its platform to empower farms in the feed-to-meat supply chain with innovative, data-driven services that solve complex challenges and drive productivity.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
European researchers explore potential of adopting Australian meat standards in EU carcase grading
European meat science researchers have identified potential benefits in integrating Australia's Meat Standards Australia (MSA) model into the European carcase grading system, Beef Central reported.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
New Zealand dairy industry sees strong growth amid global supply challenges
New Zealand's dairy sector saw a record year-on-year (YoY) increase in August milk production, robust pricing for skim milk powder (SMP) and whole milk powder (WMP) on the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) platform, and Fonterra's announcement of it ...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Scientists seek to create low-methane-emitting dairy cows in Inner Mongolia, China
A team of scientists has embarked on a mission in China's Inner Mongolian autonomous region to create low-methane-emitting dairy cows.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
New marketing campaign launched to promote Australian beef's 'greatness'
A new Spring marketing campaign reminding Australians why Australian beef is "The Greatest" was launched by Meat & Livestock Australia on October 6.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Look into production methods to understand Malaysia's low self-sufficiency in ruminant meat: associate professor
A special committee formed to look into Malaysia's low self-sufficiency level (SSL) in ruminant meat should closely examine current production methods and identify barriers faced by local producers, such as access to quality feed, modern te ...
Monday, October 14, 2024
AI can help detect anomalies in milk, researchers found
By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorised additives.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Australian university joins US$3.3 million effort to strengthen Asia-Pacific biosecurity
James Cook University (JCU) will play a pivotal role in addressing biosecurity threats to Australia as part of a new AUD 5 million (US$3.3 million) programme aimed at the Asia-Pacific region.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
New study highlights impact of variation in dry matter intake on beef cattle performance
A new study published in Applied Animal Science has explored the effects of daily variations in dry matter intake on the performance of finishing beef cattle, Beef Magazine reported.

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