Dairy Cow Shortage Hits Fiji Farmers, Firm
22:02 | 07/03/2017
FIJI - There is a shortage of dairy cows, says Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Ltd CEO Sachida Nand.
Researchers Tap Into Power of Genomics to Breed Feed-efficient Dairy Cattle
20:44 | 06/03/2017
CANADA - At the University of Guelph, researchers are tapping into the power of genomics to breed dairy cattle that are more feed-efficient and produce less methane, while still maintaining the high productivity, health and fertility of dairy cows, thereby getting their wish in the form of a huge database to support the project.
First Milk Confirms Milk Prices for March 2017
20:35 | 06/03/2017
UK - Midlands & East Wales milk pool will receive a price rise of 0.2ppl for March, First Milk reports.
Mozambique Vaccinates Cattle Against FMD
16:18 | 02/03/2017
MOZAMBIQUE - Dr Américo Da Conceicao, who works for Mozambique's veterinary authorities, has vaccinated cattle to prevent further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) from ocuring.
Indonesian Ag Ministry Earmarks Funds to Boost Livestock Numbers
16:16 | 02/03/2017
INDONESIA - The Agriculture Ministry has allocated Rp1.1 trillion (US$82.47 million) of its budget to increase the country's livestock population through a special artificial insemination programme (Upsus SIWAB), which breeders will get assistance to improve livestock reproduction.
Cattle Numbers Tighter, Prices Steady
13:03 | 01/03/2017
IRELAND - IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said cattle numbers are tighter this week and prices are steady at a base of €3.80 for steers and €3.90 for heifers, with some top prices of €3.95/kg paid for heifers.
CME: Pre-report Estimates Show Cattle Marketed During January Up 10.2%
21:04 | 23/02/2017
US - On Friday, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish their monthly 'Cattle on Feed' report, which is based on a survey of all feedlots with an animal capacity of 1,000 head or more, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.
Arla Foods Amba Increases March Milk Price
21:00 | 23/02/2017
UK - Arla Foods is raising its milk price to owners by a further half a eurocent per kilogramme from 1 March.
Seprod Moves for Milk Industry Shake-up
20:00 | 22/02/2017
JAMAICA - Chief executive officer of Seprod Ltd, Richard Pandohie is prepared to invest $180 million in a drive to revitalise Jamaica’s dairy industry — but is calling for Government to create the framework for a viable sector.
Companies Team Up to Develop Livestock Industry
19:52 | 21/02/2017
INDONESIA - Two state-owned companies – PT Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia (RNI) and PT Berdikari – have signed an agreement to develop the livestock industry, specifically cattle and chicken breeding, as well as the animal feed industry.
