Dairy & Ruminant
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Industry wide initiative launched to enhance mobility in UK dairy herds
A new collaborative effort aimed at assisting UK dairy farmers in addressing compromised mobility in herds and enhancing productivity has been introduced, marking a significant step forward in cattle health and welfare, The Scottish Farmer ...
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Vietnam's THACO AGRI to increase cow, pig numbers to more than 100,000 each in 2024
Vietnamese agriculture production company THACO AGRI and its affiliated units, including Pig Farming Corporation, Trung Nguyen Beef Company and Hoang Anh Dak Lak Company, recently organised a conference on January 24 to February 1, focusing ...
Monday, February 26, 2024
Meat giants' beef production linked to illegal deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado
Campaigners have revealed that three major meatpackers' beef production in Brazil's Cerrado has been associated with illegal deforestation, shedding light on environmental concerns in the region, BBC News reported.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Opportunities for New Zealand dairy producers as Australia's dairy imports rise
New Zealand's dairy producers look set to capitalise on a sharp drop in Australian export volumes that has coincided with dairy imports spiking.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Chief minister calls for cow protection in Madhya Pradesh, India
The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mohan Yadav, recently chaired a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya in Bhopal and emphasised the need for cow protection in the state.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Vietnam's meat imports rise in volume, decline in value in 2023
Vietnam saw a surge in meat imports, surpassing 716,000 tonnes valued at US$1.43 billion in 2023, according to data from the country's Import and Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Net Global reported.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Vivici ramps up production of animal-free whey protein from fermentation
Vivici, a startup collaboration between Fonterra and DSM-Firmenich, is entering the animal-free dairy market by supplying commercial quantities of whey protein from fermentation to the US market within just over a year of its inception, AgF ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
New US$715,000 40-million feed centre to open in New Lucena, Philippines
A promising boost awaits the Philippines dairy industry as New Lucena town prepares to host a PHP 40 million feed centre (US$715,000), following the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the local government and the country's Nationa ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Delayed cattle consignment in Darwin, Australia, now heading for Jakarta, Indonesia
A consignment of cattle delayed in a pre-export quarantine feedlot since mid-January sailed from Darwin, Australia, for Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, following the belated formal release of 2024 cattle import permits on February 16 by ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Czech farmers up in arms in Prague over energy costs, EU's Green Deal
Hundreds of farmers in the Czech Republic descended on Prague on February 19 to protest high energy costs, cheap goods from Ukraine and the European Union's Green Deal.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Croatia's US$637 million initiative to drive growth of dairy industry
Croatia has approved a €592.5 million (US$637 million) programme aimed at bolstering the local dairy sector until 2030.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
China to end ban on beef imports from Spain
China has agreed to lift a ban on imports of beef from Spain, the foreign ministers of both nations said on February 18 following talks.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Reading University trial shows remarkable results with silage inoculant, boost for dairy farming
In a trial conducted by Reading University, UK, the use of a specific inoculant, Magniva Platinum Grass Dry, on UK grass silage has been shown to significantly enhance cattle performance, marking a potential boost for dairy farming in the c ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kenya's measures for livestock production targeted at enabling higher returns for farmers
Kenya is working on elaborate policies and measures aimed at creating a favourable environment for livestock production in the country, said Kenyan Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke.
Monday, February 19, 2024
South Korean scientists develop "meaty" rice as sustainable protein source
South Korean scientists from Yonsei University have unveiled a hybrid food called "meaty" rice, which they claim could offer an affordable and environmentally friendly protein source, featuring porous grains infused with beef muscle and fat ...

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