Accurate Heat Detection is at the Core of Maximizing the Economic Value of Heifers
19:58 | 14/05/2018
Upon deployment of a monitoring system, the immediate goal is building trust in the accuracy of the heat detection function. As heifers start appearing on the list, they are bred within the optimal time window recommended by the software.
FrieslandCampina’s New Milk Ingredient Obtains EU Approval, GRAS Status
19:55 | 14/05/2018
NETHERLANDS - FrieslandCampina DOMO’s new Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient, 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), has been officially certified to be used in infant formula in both European and US markets.
Canterbury Dairy Herd Rises as New Zealand Total Steadies
19:58 | 08/05/2018
NEW ZEALAND - The number of dairy cattle in Canterbury is continuing to rise, bucking a national trend of stable figures, Stats NZ said today.
Finding Fresh Cow Problems in the Pre-Fresh Pen
19:56 | 08/05/2018
On average, it is estimated that 30% to 50% of dairy cows suffer from some form of metabolic and infectious diseases at a significant financial cost to producers. These are associated with higher clinical disease risk, reduced production and reduced reproductive performance.
Arla Brings Benefits of Dairy to Soft Drinks Category
21:34 | 04/05/2018
UK - Arla Foods is set to launch into the breakfast food-to-go market with the introduction of its new Milk & Oats range of healthy* ready to drink beverages.
Stress and Profitability
19:43 | 02/05/2018
Cows are creatures of habit. Inconsistencies in their daily schedules are bound to cause stress.
China's Agriculture Quality Improving Steadily
20:05 | 27/04/2018
CHINA - China will make noticeable progress in agricultural output and quality to meet peoples' demand for better food over the next ten years, according to an outlook report released by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences on Friday.
5 Ways Electronic Animal Monitoring Helps Reduce Veterinary Treatment Costs
21:11 | 26/04/2018
Poor cow health poses a significant threat to profitability. When they’re sick, cows make less milk and require treatments that cost a lot of money.
CME: Number of Average Cattle on Feed on 1 April Expected to be Higher Than a Year Ago
19:29 | 20/04/2018
US - USDA will issue its feedlot inventory survey at the end of this week and the following table summarizes the forecasts of 11 analysts polled by Urner Barry, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.
Dairy Farmers Urge Ban on Import of Dry Milk Powder
20:28 | 19/04/2018
PAKISTAN - Dairy and livestock farmers have voiced concern over import and sale of dry milk in the country, stressing the government to ban import of dairy items and instead take serious steps to enhance milk and meat production in the country.
