Forage-based Diets on Dairy Farms Produce Nutritionally Enhanced Milk

21:25 | 28/02/2018

US - Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential human nutrients, yet consuming too much omega-6 and too little omega-3 can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. Today, Americans consume 10 to 15 grams of omega-6 for every gram of omega-3.

Influence Feed: SNAP Judgments, 2019 Budget

21:38 | 23/02/2018

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Aldi Buys Hungarian Dairy Brand

20:16 | 22/02/2018

HUNGARY - The Hungarian unit of German-owned discount chain Aldi has purchased the Kokárdás brand of the Hungarian dairy producer Alföldi Tej, the two companies announced on Friday.

VP Chiwenga to Unveil Livestock Revival Project

20:45 | 20/02/2018

ZIMBABWE - Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga (Retired) is expected to launch the livestock revitalisation programme in Insiza.

Dairy Farmers Protest as Milk Vita Halts Collection in Natore

09:42 | 18/02/2018

BANGLADESH - The dairy cooling centre of Milk Vita in Natore has halted collection of milk until further notice, for not meeting the acceptable quality standard and quota.

Arla Foods, Yeo Valley Announce Partnership

20:30 | 09/02/2018

UK - Arla Foods Limited will acquire Yeo Valley Dairies Limited, a subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group Limited. The transaction will give the farmer-owned dairy cooperative the rights to use the Yeo Valley brand in milk, butter, spreads and cheese under an intellectual property licence with Yeo Valley.

Another Farm Tests Positive for Cattle Disease

20:42 | 05/02/2018

NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed another farm has tested positive for the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.

Milk Powder Maker Gets Organic Product Certification

20:41 | 05/02/2018

CHINA - Suvow Co Ltd, a Chinese milk powder provider affiliated with Reward Group, just gained registration for nine of its organic product formulas, according to the China Food and Drug Administration's website.

CME: Bearish Implications of Latest COF Report Shrugged Off

21:04 | 01/02/2018

US - Early futures trading shrugged off the bearish implications of the latest USDA "Cattle on Feed" report, according to Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.

January Disease Kills 2000 Cattle in Zimbabwe

20:46 | 30/01/2018

ZIMBABWE - At least 2000 cattle have died of January disease, also known as Theileriosis - a tick-borne disease common between December and March.