Dairy Global

08/07/2024

The genomic testing of dairy heifers is having a profound effect on the genetic merit of the national dairy herd, with the gulf between the best and worst herds noticeably increasing.

Learn more about genomic testing in dairy farming at Dairy Global:
https://ow.ly/RhR150SvSSq

05/07/2024

Livestock feed and fodder are in short supply in many parts of Africa, with Kenya and Uganda facing around a 60% annual feed deficit.

This article explores initiatives aimed at addressing these severe feed shortages. ➡️ https://ow.ly/jBHF50SvOqz

03/07/2024

A few days before the European Parliament election on 6-9 June 2024, farmers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and Germany drove hundreds of tractors into Brussels to protest against EU green policies that organisers said undermine the competitiveness of European farmers, according to a Reuters report.

But what actually is the impact of the European Green Deal on dairy? Learn more about it at Dairy Global.
https://ow.ly/7R9m50Sulgq

01/07/2024

Season 3, Episode 2 of Future Feed Talks is online! 📽️

This episode dives into the critical topic of mycotoxins and its impact on gestation length, health, and survival in dairy cows and calves.

In the spotlight, we have Gustavo Schuenemann, Professor of Dairy Cattle Health and Management at Ohio State University. Together with Marieke Ploegmakers, editor of All About Feed, they will discuss the intricate relationship between mycotoxins and dairy cattle health.

Curious to learn more? Watch the full video here!
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https://ow.ly/Zxwo50SsG9a

28/06/2024

Greengate Biogas, a partnership of investors and biogas specialists, is looking for over 2,000 Irish livestock farmers to supply manure for a number of new biogas plants across the country.

Would you like to know more? Take a look at Dairy Global!
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https://ow.ly/Exoc50SryJQ

27/06/2024

After 5 months of intense negotiations the Danish government is introducing an agricultural carbon tax payable by farmers, the first of its kind worldwide.

From 2030, this climate tax on agriculture will be charged at 300 Danish krone (€40; US$43) per ton of CO2e produced, increasing to 750 Danish krone (€100; US$107) by 2035.

Read more about this recent development in Denmark at Dairy Global.
>> https://www.dairyglobal.net/health-and-nutrition/world-first-carbon-tax-for-danish-farmers/

26/06/2024

Recent research in the Far East, has uncovered evidence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria causing bovine mastitis. While most pathogens remain susceptible to common treatments, the study raises concerns about the impact of extensive or incorrect antibiotic use in the veterinary sector.

Follow the link for the full article! ➡️ https://ow.ly/3bhk50SpUYZ

24/06/2024

Running a dairy farm in Africa – in Nigeria to be exact – can certainly be a challenge both terms of the environment and security.

Explore more about the challenges of running a dairy farm in Nigeria at: https://ow.ly/zs1350So7et

21/06/2024

Following a new season of the video series Future Feed Talks, our editors Zana van Dijk and Marieke Ploegmakers spoke with Ivo Lansbergen from dsm-firmenich about how data and precision farming solutions can support the industry to produce more efficiently and sustainably.

Read the full interview now at Dairy Global:
https://www.dairyglobal.net/industry-and-markets/market-trends/dsm-firmenich-president-we-need-a-data-driven-approach-to-enhance-sustainability/

19/06/2024

India, a leading milk producer, has a rapidly growing dairy sector that faces significant challenges. But how will its story unfold in the expanding population in the coming years and what are the challenges?

Take a look at Dairy Global where Dr Rupinder Singh Sodhi, president of Indian Dairy Association (IDA), gives us an insider’s view. ➡️ https://ow.ly/iMNo50Slv6S

17/06/2024

The new season of Future Feed talks is here! Watch the first episode today. 📽️

In this premiere episode of Future Feed Talks, Aidan Connolly, President of Agritech Capital, discusses the role and use of technology in the dairy sector with Dairy Global editor Zana van Dijk.

Learn how technological advancements are transforming the dairy industry and what this means for farmers and consumers.

Tune in now for an insightful look at the future of dairy farming! ➡️ https://ow.ly/848F50SjNfN

14/06/2024

Researchers have found that annual losses caused by dairy cattle diseases are greatest in India, the US and China but that losses from a range of diseases varied markedly across the globe.

Read more about where and how much the global losses due to cattle diseases are at Dairy Global!
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https://ow.ly/CjF950SiFKK

13/06/2024

A new season of Future Feed talks is going live this Monday! 🎙
This season will focus on the dairy industry with topics such as precision nutrition, digital disruption, sustainability, economic trends, and much more. What else can you expect? Forward-thinking discussions with sector professionals who share their insights to further progress efficiency and sustainability in the industry.

Check our website for more information, and feel free to listen to one of the earlier seasons in the meantime 😃
➡ https://www.dairyglobal.net/future-feed-talks-season-3/

In collaboration with dsm-firmenich

12/06/2024

Fertility is an economically significant trait in dairy production systems. To improve the overall efficiency of dairy production, it is necessary to identify and eliminate young bulls with s***m abnormalities and unacceptable semen quality.

Go and take a look at: https://ow.ly/QSIB50SgK39 to understand how improving bull fertility enhances dairy production.

10/06/2024

At the Global Ruminant Day event in Vienna, dsm-firmenich introduced a new Digital Disruptor award for innovative dairy and beef technologies. Over 200 global executives and experts gathered to discuss key issues like health challenges, feed cost optimization, sustainability, and precision livestock farming.

Would you like to know who won the Digital Disruptor award? Go to: https://ow.ly/q6gv50Se28Y and find out!

10/06/2024

Antibiotic resistance has compromised the efficacy of conventional mastitis treatment protocols, while the antimicrobial residues in milk and the environment are a potential threat to human health.

In this recent study, basil and bergamot essential oils have proven effective alternatives for mastitis treatment and a potent solution to reduce the antibiotic resistance problem.

Read this study at Dairy Global!
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https://ow.ly/y4Zm50ScPw9

07/06/2024

Pan-European research has shown that consumers are more likely to buy dairy and meat-based on animal welfare, taste and quality compared to sustainability factors.

Find and read the full study at Dairy Global. ➡️ https://ow.ly/3iMt50SbAxf

05/06/2024

What does dairy farming look like in the future? And what actions are needed today to keep producing high quality milk in a sustainable and profitable way in the decades to come?

These topics will be discussed in the course ‘Jump to the future: Dairy farming 2050’. Read more about this course at: https://ow.ly/Z0ho50S9q3M

03/06/2024

The race is still on to be the world’s first carbon-neutral dairy farm, with a smaller number of contenders and one farm very close to the finish line.

Would you like to know which farm is leading the way and how the farms are working towards achieving carbon neutrality? Visit Dairy Global and find out!
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https://ow.ly/2Pc850S6zSn

31/05/2024

The industrial sector of the Ukrainian milk industry is expected to boost output by 50% in the next 2 years due to major investments.

Read more about the Ukrainian milk industry and their new investments at: https://ow.ly/p1I350S3UYc

29/05/2024

The Indian dairy industry employs millions of people and makes a significant contribution to the country’s GDP. However, the report highlights that production increases are falling short of their full potential.

This article discusses the benefits of technological advancements for sustainable dairy production. Go and take a look at Dairy Global to read the full article and subscribe!
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https://ow.ly/l3lU50RZVbr

27/05/2024

Happy cows are the most profitable, believes Jan Grey, dairy farmer in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Management systems that maximise cow comfort is essential for sustaining operations in today's challenging market.

Visit Dairy Global to learn more about Jan Grey his farm and to learn why happy cows are the most profitable. ➡️https://ow.ly/L8br50RWqrq

24/05/2024

Taking on a tenancy farm is a huge challenge in itself, but for new entrant farmers to take it on and convert it into a dairy unit takes a lot of courage and determination.

In this article, Andrew and Suzanne Jardine, both 38 years old, share their story as they now run just over 100 Jersey cows on Newfarm, part of the Applegirth Estate at Moffat in Scotland.

To read the full article, take a look at: https://ow.ly/UwJV50RTOJx

22/05/2024

On May 20th, Great Britain became the first region in Europe to ban the export of live animals destined for slaughter or fattening.

Would you like to know why Great Britain implemented this new law? Click on the link below!
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https://ow.ly/KBvj50RQzcO

21/05/2024

Sex-sorted semen allows dairy producers to control the ratio of bull-to-heifer calves and better manage their profits.

Research into other benefits of sex-sorted semen continue at Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, headed by Dr Albert de Vries.

Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of sex-sorted semen? Take a look at: https://ow.ly/hJHL50ROxZk

17/05/2024

The government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed “a very high probability of BTV-3 entering the UK. Fears that the UK could suffer a substantial bluetongue outbreak have prompted farm unions to call for urgent work to introduce a bluetongue vaccine.

In the Netherlands the bluetongue vaccine has been authorised for use. Read the full article at Dairy Global, and read more about the bluetongue vaccine and if it will be authorised for use in the UK.
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https://ow.ly/HJT950RJvjy

15/05/2024

When and where growth in demand for any product seems assured, investment money flows in. This is currently the case for camel milk.

Do you want to read more about the market and production for camel milk? check out: https://ow.ly/cxtk50RGNa9

13/05/2024

In the northwestern tip of Texas Sieto Mellema noticed reduced intakes and a mild fever in the cows on his farm. Ultimately, 10% of the cows became ill due to what turned out to be an infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.

Do you want to learn how HPAI affected the animals and production on the farm in Dalhart? Take a look at Dairy Global and read the full article!
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10/05/2024

Considering the volatility of the conventional feed market, alternative and cost-effective feedstuffs can be highly valuable for the dairy industry.

In this study, researchers from Oregon State University highlight how spent h**p biomass, a by-product of cannabidiol production, holds potential as a feed ingredient for the dairy sector.

Read the full article at: https://ow.ly/ut7T50RB82W

08/05/2024

For the first time, an experiment to measure the effect of osteopathic treatment on milk production. More and more dairy farms are turning to animal osteopaths to deal with health problems in their herds.

Are you interested in learning more about the effect of osteopathic treatment on milk production? Go to Dairy Global to find the full article!
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https://ow.ly/EVWJ50Rzbys

For the first time, an experiment to measure the effect of osteopathic treatment on milk production. More and more dairy farms are turning to animal