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Cows that suckle their calves have a reduced risk of some post-calving diseases and a retained foetal membrane. Photo: Canva
12-12-2024 | News

New European initiative for increased cow and calf welfare

Results of the study showed that in Florida, most cows that remained in the herd for more than 5 lactations (14.5% of total cow records) were born during cool months compared with cows born during hot months. Photo: Canva
11-12-2024 | News

How birth season can help with cow longevity

This new Federal Order is in combination with the USDA’s 24 April Federal Order, which requires compulsory testing of milking cows before they are moved to another state. Photo: Canva
10-12-2024 | News

Bird flu: Milk testing across the US to stop H5N1

The expected increase in cheese production in 2025 will come at the expense of butter, non-fat dry milk, and whole milk powder production. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten  
10-12-2024 | News

EU dairy forecast 2025

The Chinese push towards self-sufficiency in dairy products promises to tremendously impact global trade. Photo: Canva
06-12-2024 | News

As China focusses on self-sufficiency, Poland looks to new dairy markets

Brooke Rollins, nominated by Trumps for agriculture secretary. Photo: ANP / AFP
05-12-2024 | News

Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as US agriculture secretary

Farmers from Boyolali in Central Java brought their fresh milk to the city centre and protested by ‘bathing’ in the milk. Photo: Arief Budiman, Radar Solo
04-12-2024 | News

Chaos in Indonesia – processors urged to buy local milk

Following 2 profitable years, data shows farm business income for the dairy sector has fallen by 68% for 2023/4 to an average of £70,900. Photo: Canva
03-12-2024 | News

Dairy incomes in England slump

Dairy Diary: November business update
02-12-2024 | News

Dairy Diary: November business update

Under the PDO standards, dairy manufacturers are required to source only Bulgarian milk and at least 70% of local feed. Photo: Canva
29-11-2024 | News

Labelling standards divide Bulgarian dairy sector