Dairy & Ruminant
Monday, May 6, 2024
Organisations blame political uncertainty, rising costs for declining German meat production last year
High regulatory pressure, political uncertainty and rising costs have led to a drop in Germany's meat production in 2023, according to the German Meat Industry Association (VDF) and the Federal Association of German Sausage and Ham Producer ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
US expert raises concerns over undetected spread of H5N1 virus among US dairy cattle
Michael Osterholm, director of the US Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), warned that most H5N1 infections among US dairy cattle and other animal populations may be going undetected, despite increased surveillance ef ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
US to test beef samples as bird flu spreads to dairy cows in country
The US government said on April 29 that it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in US states for testing, following the recent bird flu infection of dairy cows
Friday, May 3, 2024
FAO's 10-year global initiative aims to cut antimicrobial use in agrifood production
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on April 25 the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms, amid the growing threat posed by antimic ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
El-Nino-affected farmers in Philippines received US$38.2 million worth of aid, intervention
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said on April 29 it has distributed ₱2.16 billion (US$38.2 million) worth of aid and intervention to local farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Alltech to distribute and sell Agolin direct in US and Canada
Alltech announced on April 30 that the company will serve as the primary importer and distributor of Agolin® products in the United States and Canada beginning May 1.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
USDA's APHIS bolsters animal disease traceability in the US
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, tools, and processes to help quickly pinpoint and respond to costly foreign animal diseases by amend ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Vietnam to host international livestock, dairy, meat processing, aquaculture exhibition
Vietnam will host the 9th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing, and Aquaculture Exposition (ILDEX Vietnam) from May 29 to 31, 2024 in. Ho Chi Minh city, providing a vital platform for industry stakeholders to connect and collabor ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Iloilo province, Philippines, nears state of calamity due to El Nino
The Philippines Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDDRM) endorsed a resolution proposing the declaration of a state of calamity for Iloilo province in response to the El Nino phenomenon, Philippine News Agency repor ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Net greenhouse gas emissions by Australia's red meat industry down by more than 70%, report states
Australia's red meat industry has recorded a 78% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 due to reduced rates of land clearing and increased forest regrowth, a CSIRO report commissioned by Meat and Livestock Australia found.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Bird flu detected in Colorado, US dairy herd as lawmakers call for stricter measures
Colorado has joined the ranks of US states grappling with bird flu in dairy herds, making it the ninth US state to report such cases, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
US implements stricter bird flu testing for dairy cattle amid concerns of widespread outbreak
Amid growing concerns about the spread of bird flu among livestock, the US announced plans to intensify testing in dairy cattle, signalling a proactive approach to mitigate risks associated with the virus, Axios reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Vietnam's THACO looks to expand agricultural business in Cambodia
Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation, better known as the THACO group of companies, has unveiled plans to expand its agricultural business within Cambodia before the end of 2024.
Monday, April 29, 2024
USDA reports decrease in March milk production across major dairy states
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a decline in milk production across major dairy states in March 2024, Brownfield Ag News reported.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Germany, China reach joint declaration to lift ban on German beef exports to China
Germany and China have signed two joint statements on the lifting of trade restrictions arising from bovine spongiform encephalopathy and on the export of apples.

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