Dairy

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

A Good Calf Commendation was awarded to Kalverliefde, a Dutch company that collaborates with small-scale organic and biodynamic farmers. They allow calves to stay with their mothers for up to three months, providing outdoor access, ample space, and comfortable resting areas to minimise stress. Photo: Canva

31-10-2024 | News

Dairy industry pioneers and leaders in cow and calf welfare recognised

Just how much milk is being dumped has been hard to quantify. Now, data from a new study that will appear in the January issue of the journal Ecological Economics notes that 6-10 billion litres of milk have been dumped since 2012. Photo: Canva

28-10-2024 | News

Dumping milk in Canada: New data quantifies the problem

With crossbreeding, the dairy cow produces milk for human consumption while also providing a calf to enter the beef system for meat. Photo: Canva

24-10-2024 | News

Interest in dairy-beef crossing grows in N. America and Europe

The average daily production of the dairy herd in Flanders also went up, from 30.9 kgs to 31.2 kgs per milking day. Photo: Canva

18-10-2024 | News

Average lifetime production of Flemish dairy cows at record high

Photo: World Dairy Expo

14-10-2024 | News

Jersey crowned ‘Supreme Champion’ at the World Dairy Expo

In response to lower production figures, dairy cooperatives have increased milk prices. Photo: Canva

03-10-2024 | News

Irish dairy farmers can expect a higher income

Whatever policies and legislation comes to pass with regard to milk and meat from cloned animals in Canada, Charlebois believes it is doubtful that consumers will unconditionally accept this technology, especially in the absence of labeling. Photo: Canva

30-08-2024 | News

Canada: Cloned cow milk “may soon be available without consumers’ knowledge”

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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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