Dairy & Ruminant
Friday, October 11, 2024
Uasin Gishu, Kenya, imposes restriction of livestock movements to control FMD outbreak
The governor of Uasin Gishu, Kenya, Dr. Jonathan Bii, wants livestock movements restricted to rein in an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Friday, October 11, 2024
Farms with mix of arable crops and livestock can better store carbon in soil, research found
Research by the Soil Association Exchange (SAE) shows that farms with a mixture of arable crops and livestock have about a third more carbon stored within their soil than those with only arable crops, thanks to the animals' manure.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
McDonald's files lawsuit against major meat producers over alleged beef price fixing
McDonald's has filed a lawsuit against four of the largest global meat producers – Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef Packing – accusing them of conspiring to artificially raise beef prices, Legal Dive reported.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Rebuttal paper by university scientists slams Dublin Declaration's pro-meat consumption stance
Scientists from various European universities have published a rebuttal to The Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock in the journal Nature Food.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Taiwan Smart Agriweek and International Fisheries Expo in Taipei, Taiwan, saw over 18,000 visitors
The 9th Taiwan Smart Agriweek and 10th Taiwan International Aquaculture & Fisheries Expo were held in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 11-13 and drew over 18,000 trade visitors from 40 countries including Brazil, El Salvador, Indonesia, Mal ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
As India's dairy sector meets demands, sustainability matters more than ever
As the world's largest producer of milk, India's dairy sector is crucial for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and the nutritional needs of its population.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
South Korea reports eighth case of lumpy skin disease in cattle this year
South Korea has confirmed another case of lumpy skin disease in cattle, bringing the total number of reported cases this year to eight, Yonhap reported.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Orffa appoints new managing director as company seeks expansion in Asia
Orffa, a global leader in animal nutrition, is now expanding its presence in Asia, with a focus on delivering science-driven feed additive solutions to improve animal health, productivity, and sustainability, the company said.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Pilot insurance to protect beef farmers in Prince Edward Island, Canada, against surprise price drops
Beef farmers on Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, are now eligible for protection against "an unexpected drop in prices over a defined period of time" through a recently launched pilot insurance programme.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Ireland's agriculture minister warns farmers of spread of bluetongue
Farmers in Ireland have once more been reminded of the risks of bluetongue, following the spread of the disease widely across Eastern England and the detection of isolated cases in south-west England and north-west Wales, the United Kingdom ...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Burundi strengthens livestock health and dairy production with IAEA support
Burundi is improving livestock health and boosting milk production through enhanced disease prevention and cattle breeding programmes, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
New Zealand farmers and scientists trial tech to measure beef cattle feed efficiency and emissions
Farmers and scientists in North Canterbury, New Zealand, are trialling new technology to measure how efficiently beef cattle convert feed into liveweight, as well as their greenhouse gas emissions, Farmers Weekly reported.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Biosecurity Asia Forum to be held on October 10 during Vietstock 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Biosecurity Asia Forum will be held on October 10 as part of the Vietstock 2024 Expo & Forum at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Strikes at US ports hampering beef imports, industry players say
Dockworkers striking at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are preventing imports of beef that restaurants and retailers increasingly rely on to make hamburgers due to limited domestic supplies, traders and industry members said.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Value of EU agri-food exports dropped 4% year-on-year in June 2024
EU agri-food exports in June 2024 reached €18.9 billion (US$20.21 billion), which represented a drop of 5% from May and 4% lower than June 2023.

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