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Ukraine needs to increase industrial milk production to at least 5 million tonnes per year from the current 2.7 million tons, said Vadim Chagarovsky, head of the Ukrainian Union. Photo: Canva
24-11-2023 | News

Ukrainian dairy wants deeper integration with the EU

“We are looking forward to trialling the portable cattle chambers overseas, particularly in countries where they have extensive grazing systems and don’t have the infrastructure such as fixed respiration chambers,” AgResearch senior scientist Dr Suzanne Rowe stated. Photo: Canva
23-11-2023 | Article

New portable tech to reduce cattle emissions on-farm

In 2014, the former cowshed was demolished and a new barn was built for the heifers and dry cows. This created room for the current 360 cows.
22-11-2023 | Article

Danish dairy farmer doubles milk production

UKCEH scientists will take samples of the breath of healthy cattle and those that are confirmed to have BRD. They will then use a chemical ionisation mass spectrometer to identify which particular gases known as volatile metabolites are associated with healthy or diseased cattle. This will inform the development of low-cost sensors that will be integrated into automatic calf feeders to monitor the breath of animals as they feed. Photo: Canva
21-11-2023 | News

Real-time monitoring of Bovine Respiratory Disease

“Muzzles are unique, just like fingerprints in humans,” says Shekhar Gupta, MyAniML’s founder and CEO. “Our research has shown they begin to change even before an animal is noticeably sick. Our technology looks for these subtle changes in the ridges of the muzzle to predict health." Photo: Canva
20-11-2023 | News

Technology advancements for a successful dairy

First production of boluses for dairy commences in Russia. This is the first of its kind development in Russia. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
17-11-2023 | News

First production of boluses for dairy commences in Russia

The main issue in Russian dairy exports has been expensive logistics, Maria Zhebit, spokesperson for Soyuzmoloko claims, expressing confidence that the subsidies would make a difference for Russian dairy exporters.
16-11-2023 | Article

Russian dairy industry challenges European exports

(L-R) Ainhoa Perojo Gutierrez - Head of Beef & Dairy, APHN, at Chr. Hansen; Zana van Dijk - editor Dairy Global; Dr. Oscar Queiroz -Senior Global Portfolio Manager at Chr. Hansen; (middle below) Alex Bach -Doctor at ICREA. Photo: Misset
15-11-2023 | News

Webinar on-demand: The power of good bacteria on a dairy farm

A 10km Temporary Control Zone has been established due to bluetongue disease, which covers the county town of Canterbury does not include the busy Ashford market. Photo: Canva
14-11-2023 | News

Bluetongue control zone launched in UK

BTV is reported to persist in the ruminant population during the winter, by chronic or latent infection of some individuals, transmission across the placenta from mother to foetus, or transmission during sexual intercourse. Photo: Peter Roek
13-11-2023 | Article

Understanding overwintering and risk prediction of Bluetongue virus

When the cows comes in from summer grazing to the barn, they are given approximately 1 tonne of wholeseed for the first month, after which they are fed with grass silage. Photos supplied.
10-11-2023 | Article

What it takes to manage 200 organic dairy cows in Denmark

More light in the dairy barn means healthier cows and better fertility. Photo: Chris McCullough
10-11-2023 | News

Better barn roofing for better performing cows

In the feed department of management, Pauly worked with the nutritionist to reduce feed costs and increase the amount of forage being fed. This helped lower costs and provide a bit more cushion on expenses. (Generic) Photo: Canva
09-11-2023 | News

3 changes to increase cash and cut costs for dairy farmers

Ole and Maren Gangstadt of Gangstadt Gardsysteri with their winning cheese and trophy. Photo: Chris McCullough
09-11-2023 | News

Small dairy farm in Norway named cheese champion

As for consumption, in 2022, French families bought just over 2.1 billion litres of fresh milk, in France mostly long-life or conditionée, 2.1% less than in 2021. Photo: Canva
08-11-2023 | Article

French dairy herd and milk production in steady decline