Dairy emissions of greenhouse gases could be reduced by 60 per cent in the coming years just from nutrition strategy changes. That’s the conclusion of a recent review of research […] Read more
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How dairy nutrition can lead the sustainability charge
Additives and reformulation can lead to significant greenhouse gas reduction, says professor
Western milk concentration plant closer to completion
Farmer-funded milk plant will help make western Canadian milk more competitive to transport
Glacier FarmMedia – A first in Canada new milk concentration plant will reduce transportation costs for dairy farmers in western Canada by about $15 million per year. Western Milk Pool […] Read more
US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing to confirm possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California, the nation's biggest milk-producing state, USDA said on Friday.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show gives livestock tech great exposure
Outside of the show, a livestock-focused tech hub could make good sense
Livestock technology doesn't get as much attention as crop technology and a Canadian hub with focus on livestock could help.
Explainer: China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs
China has opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels released its revised draft decision related to tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Cattle have to be tested negative for influenza A virus within seven days of their expected return
Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue. The requirements, which took effect yesterday, require an […] Read more
Thirst for ‘climate- friendly’ Ecomilk tested
Australian dairy sells milk from cows fed seaweed, which reduces methane production
A small dairy in the Australian state of Tasmania is stocking supermarket shelves with what it says is the world's first branded milk produced by cows fed with a seaweed that makes them emit lower levels of environmentally damaging methane gas.
Explainer: China widens probe of EU imports
China has widened its investigation into imported EU products, adding an anti-subsidy probe of cheese, milk and cream to anti-dumping checks on pork and brandy.
How the livestock industry can implement better disease surveillance
We may never be truly ready for the next wave of livestock disease, but more can be done to ensure we are as prepared as possible
Mike McMorris of the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation says the livestock industry needs far better surveillance to know as early as possible when a disease outbreak is imminent or happening, better biosecurity on all farms across all sectors, and better information sharing across organizations and agencies.
Why group calf housing continues to grow
Labour efficiency, strong growth and socialization are reasons why farmers choose group housing of calves
More dairy farms are turning to group housing. In this second article on housing young calves, how group housing is working on farms. (Read the first article here)The content of […] Read more