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Based in Tasmania, Van Dairy Limited (VDL) confirmed it will cull around 10% of its herd after losing the 25 million litres supply contract. Photo: Canva
20-02-2024 | News

Australian dairy farm to cull 700 cows after cancelled milk contract

The ability to manipulate milk fat concentration is a key element of dairy nutrition. Photo: Canva
19-02-2024 | Expert opinion

Milk fatty acids and influence on dairy products

Promin dairy farm is locateed near Mykolaiv only 60km from the Russian war front line. Photos: Chris McCullough
19-02-2024 | News

Challenges at a Ukrainian dairy farm near the frontline

Although the spread of EHD in France has slowed significantly in these winter months, the number of infected farms in France is still nearing 4,000. Photo: Hans Prinsen
16-02-2024 | News

France increases compensation for livestock farmers

The market for animal-free milk production has been growing for the last few years. Photo: Canva
16-02-2024 | News

Milk without cows: New regulatory ruling in Canada

The Holstein breed is the most popular in Thailand. Photos: Chris McCullough
15-02-2024 | Article

How is Thailand coping with high dairy demand?

Research has shown the direct benefits of feeding a postbiotic feed additive to dairy cows on their udder health. Photo: Cargill
15-02-2024 | News

Udder health: Harnessing the power of postbiotics (Part 2)

RABDF Chair Robert Craig, left, congratulates Bisterne Farm's George Brown and James Dunning, with NMR MD Mark Frankcom. Photo Chris McCullough
15-02-2024 | News

Crossbred dairy herd in England wins coveted Gold Cup award

If hay is stemmy or unpalatable to some animals, you might be able to chop it finer or better incorporate it into the ration. Photo: Ronald Hissink
14-02-2024 | Article

Ways to optimise forage management for dairy herds

The announcement has been welcomed by the farming community. Tom Bradshaw, NFU deputy president, said the expansion of PCR testing was a significant step. Photo: Mark Pasveer
13-02-2024 | News

UK gov widens scope of PCR testing for bovine TB

Milk powder is one of the most competitive Russian export commodities, according Dmitry Krasnov, director of Agroexport. Photo: Canva
13-02-2024 | News

Russia boosting powdered milk exports to China

In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers found that measuring non-verbal communication (in addition to common verbal communication) between vets and farmers during routine herd health consultations, is key to unlocking barriers for adopting biosecurity measures. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
12-02-2024 | Article

Drivers and barriers in disease control and welfare in dairy

According to the latest Situation and Outlook Report from Dairy Australia, milk production in Australia will remain steady over the 2023-2024 season.
09-02-2024 | Article

Dairy prices up, Chinese dairy demand still uncertain

Hydroponic fodder systems produce fresh forage daily. These forages can be of high quality, adding to the nutritional value of the feed source.
08-02-2024 | Article

What is the future for hydroponic fodder systems for dairy cows?

Last year, the UK exported £198.1 million of food to Canada, with cheese being one of the top two products. Photo: Canva
07-02-2024 | News

Food safety measures row halts UK-Canada free trade talks