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Friday, December 6, 2024
Arla working with retailers in UK to trial methane-reducing cattle feed
Arla is partnering with major retailers in the United Kingdom – Morrisons, Aldi and Tesco – to trial methane-reducing cattle feed, as it aims to cut emissions in the dairy sector.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Close to 40% of methane emissions from beef cattle cut with use of seaweed-based supplement
Researchers at the University of California, Davis (US), have discovered that feeding grazing beef cattle a pelletised seaweed supplement can reduce their methane emissions by nearly 40%, with no negative effects on their health or weight.
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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cattle industry leaders in Australia demand stronger penalties for biosecurity violations
Australian cattle industry leaders have called for tougher penalties for biosecurity breaches, saying insignificant fines are not good enough to protect the $80 billion agriculture sector.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Japan confirms first case of lumpy skin disease in cattle
Japan has reported its first confirmed case of lumpy skin disease, an infectious condition affecting cattle, at a farm in Itoshima, Fukuoka prefecture.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Australia's cattle herd in destock
The latest livestock products data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the Australian cattle herd is in an official destock with the female slaughter rate (FSR) at 52.2%.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
New project prepares US cattle producers for foreign disease risks
A new initiative by the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service seeks to establish a rapid information network to combat the risks posed by foreign animal diseases like foot-and-mouth.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Australian livestock exporters form joint venture to supply dairy cattle to Indonesia
Two prominent Australian livestock exporting companies have joined forces to supply dairy cattle to Indonesia, aligning with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's policy to provide free milk to schoolchildren.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Canada-Europe research team looks into cutting cattle methane emissions through genetic means
Researchers in Canada and Europe are teaming up on a new project that aims to genetically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Alltech: New documentary explores impact of cattle on economies, ecosystems, cultures, human nutrition
An official theatrical trailer was recently released for "World Without Cows," a new documentary that examines the multifaceted and often surprising ways cattle impact the world.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Philippine agriculture chamber backs imports to build up country's dairy cattle numbers
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) said it supports efforts to expand the country's dairy cattle herd through imports and cited the need to build up the industry's capabilities in artificial insemination.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
USDA strengthens H5N1 monitoring and biosecurity measures for dairy cattle and livestock
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced plans to enhance testing and monitoring for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Oregon, US researchers receive US$1 million grant to study seaweed's role in reducing cattle methane emissions
Researchers at Oregon State University, Oregon, US, have received a US$1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Beef Magazine reported.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
US cattle on feed remains robust, despite decline in cattle inventory
Amid a sharp decline in US cattle inventory, now at its lowest in 73 years, the number of cattle on feed remains unexpectedly robust.
Monday, October 28, 2024
First modified-live M bovis vaccine for cattle launched by Zoetis
Zoetis, an animal health company, has launched the UK's and the world's first modified-live vaccine for Mycoplasma bovis in cattle, describing it as a "game-changer" for beef and dairy calves, Vet Times reported.

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