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Russian dairy production rises across the board

1 week ago | dairyglobal.net | Vladislav Vorotnikov

Virtually all segments of the Russian dairy industry posted a rise in output in 2024, the Russian Agricultural Ministry outlined in a recent statement. Drinking milk production climbed by 5% compared with the previous year to 6.1 million tonnes, the ministry said. Cheese production rose by 5.1% to 841,000 tonnes, and cottage cheese, which is a separate production category in the country, increased by 5% to 474,500 tonnes.
Dairy Diary: March business update

1 week ago | dairyglobal.net | Natalie Berkhout

What’s NEW in the dairy farming world? We report on the launch of a dairy farmer and veterinary-focused initiative focused on of herd monitoring and identification technologies and the 2025 Asia Import Risk Analysis, which has recently been released.
A natural feed additive: Onion peel in the cow diet to reduce methane

2 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Zana van Dijk

Showing promise as a natural feed additive, a recent study evaluated the impact of onion peel in dairy cow diets. Results indicate better nutrient degradability and the potential to reduce methane. The study, published in the journal Animals, reveals that onion peel, a by-product of the onion processing industry, is showing promise as a natural feed additive and the potential to reduce methane emissions.
Nearly a third of UK calves experience bovine respiratory disease

2 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Tony McDougal

Clinical investigations and thoracic ultrasound have revealed that nearly a third of calves in the UK experience bovine respiratory disease and subclinical pneumonia. Approximately 1.4 million dairy calves are born on UK farms each year. Bovine respiratory disease is one of the leading causes of illness in pre-weaned calves and is the primary reason for antibiotic use in this population.
UK Dairy Carbon Network project launched

3 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Tony McDougal

Moves to investigate how the dairy industry can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of innovative mitigation measures have been given the go ahead. The UK government is funding the UK Dairy Carbon Network project, which will establish a network of 56 dairy farmers across 4 major dairying regions of the UK – Northern Ireland, Cumbria and South West Scotland, Northwest England and South/Southwest England and West Wales.
Dealing with FMD cost-effectively: preparation helps

3 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Zana van Dijk

A recent study looked at different livestock settings in Italy to assess the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in relation to the cost effectiveness of potential control strategies. The study highlights that thestructure and density of FMD-susceptible species populations play an important role in disease spread and the choice of a control strategy. Transmission is, therefore, strongly related to distribution and density of FMD-susceptible animals.
Financial support to combat avian influenza in livestock in the US

3 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Zana van Dijk

Researchers at the University of Minnesota recently received a grant of US$1.5 million towards projects that will be seek to understand bird flu transmission and to mitigate the impact of the disease in dairy herds and the livestock sector as a whole. The University’s College of Veterinary Medicine stated it received the funding in a cooperative agreement grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Global dairy market shift: China seeking other options

3 weeks ago | dairyglobal.net | Treena Hein

China is currently turning toward Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia for more dairy products. Earlier this month, the Chronicle newspaper noted the large export potential of the Chinese market for Australian dairy products, explaining that more of the country’s cream, cheese, yogurt and milk are increasingly finding their way into Chinese shopping trolleys, which creates a significant opportunity for Australian dairy producers.
FMD virus emerges in cattle in 2 European countries

1 month ago | dairyglobal.net | Vincent ter Beek

After an initial one-off outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in Germany in January, the virus has emerged in 2 other European countries, namely Hungary and Slovakia. In both cases, the virus emerged in cattle and appear to be linked. According to the German agricultural title Top Agrar, both Hungary and Slovakia had been free from FMD for 50 years. The most recent outbreaks were reported from Slovakia, in the heart of Europe.
World Dairy Expo recognises outstanding producers and influential leaders in dairy

1 month ago | dairyglobal.net | Natalie Berkhout |Natalie Kinsley

World Dairy Expo has announced the recipients of the 2025 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Dairy Producers of the Year As 4th generation dairy farmers, McCarty Family Farms is recognised as the world’s largest registered herd of Holsteins, milking 15,000 cows across 4 sites in Kansas with an additional 4,000 cow herd in Ohio.