Dairy

Some of the buildings at the Arla farm in Damau, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Photos: Arla Foods

18-12-2024 | Expert opinion

Debunking a myth: ‘You can’t successfully import foreign cattle breeds into Africa’

Costs linked to the reduction in emissions must not be borne solely by farmers and consumers, according to a new report by the UK government’s Environment and Climate Change committee. Photo: Koos Groenewold

17-12-2024 | News

UK government: methane reductions must not come at a cost

Increasing milking frequency to up to 3 times per day increases milk yield. Photo: Canva

12-12-2024 | Article

7 factors that impact milk production and quality

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

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US

09-12-2024 | Article

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US

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

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

Nutrition can impact epigenetic regulation in the mammary gland, thus improving milk production and quality. Photo: Twan Wiermans

27-11-2024 | News

Impact of diet on epigenetic alteration of mammary gland in dairy cows

It is speculated that stolen butter is not just being sold to the general public, but to owners of restaurants and bakeries dealing with higher ingredient, heating, labour and tax costs. Photo: Canva

25-11-2024 | News

Butter makes headlines in North America

The milk signals closure of the calf’s permeable intestinal lining, creating a natural barrier against pathogen invasion and preparing the calf to transition to solid feed. Photo: Trouw Nutrition

13-11-2024 | News

Trouw Nutrition introduces calf milk to naturally signal calf development

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While big players like Fonterra and Saputo experienced a strong first quarter, European dairy producers faced challenges in the first half of 2023. Photo: Canva

25-09-2023 | News

Dairy industry trends and challenges in 2023

The milk pricing system will continue to evolve into the future, and further changes in the system will likely be forthcoming. Photo: Canva

09-03-2022 | Article

United States: Milk pricing and its future

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