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French farmers fear for dairy herd as Lactalis cuts milk purchases

By Gus Trompiz September 26, 2024

Paris | Reuters – Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, is to reduce the volume of milk it processes in France, a move it said is aimed at reducing its exposure to international commodity prices but which caused alarm among farmers about a declining dairy herd. Lactalis plans to cut the amount of milk it […] Read more

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EU challenges China’s dairy product probe at WTO

By philip-blenkinsop, Reuters September 23, 2024

The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday against China's investigation into EU dairy products, initiated after the European Union placed import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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Food companies launch partnership to cut dairy industry’s CO2 emissions

By Reuters September 19, 2024

Food companies Ajinomoto and Danone unveiled on Thursday a partnership to reduce the dairy industry's greenhouse gas emissions using a feed additive called AjiPro®-L, which is purported to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from manure.

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Tough decisions ensue when rabies infects dairy cow

Veterinary Case Study: A farmer with a rabid cow wonders whether he and his family could be at risk

By Dr. Ron Clarke September 18, 2024

Jim stopped by the clinic to pick up vaccine, dewormer and meloxicam for processing calves on the weekend. He asked if we could talk privately. We went to my office and closed the door. “I think I have a problem and need your advice,” Jim said. “Just before coming to town, my 15-year-old son came […] Read more

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Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu

By Geralyn Wichers September 16, 2024

Farmers who plan to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take biosecurity measures to ensure they don't transmit high path avian influenza (bird flu) to their flocks and herds.

Some of the top cattle from North America travel to World Dairy Expo in Madison each fall. Due to the outbreak of the bird flu virus , WDE officials ramped up biosecurity at this year’s show to protect the dairy cattle. Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect

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CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues

By Geralyn Wichers September 16, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.

Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

By Stew Slater September 13, 2024

Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.

A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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U.S. human case of bird flu detected without known animal exposure

By Adam Peleshaty September 12, 2024

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on Friday that a person hospitalized with bird flu was the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure.

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Bird flu spreads to California dairy cows

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 5, 2024

Cows at three dairy farms in California tested positive for H5N1 bird flu at the end of August, marking an expansion of the virus into the largest dairy producing region of the United States, according to an announcement from the state’s agriculture department. More than 190 herds have been infected across the U.S. since March, […] Read more

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US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle

By Reuters, Tom Polansek August 30, 2024

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.

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn rebound on technical trading, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally peters out on position squaring

Moe to go to China to discuss canola tariffs

French farmers fear for dairy herd as Lactalis cuts milk purchases

EU challenges China’s dairy product probe at WTO

Food companies launch partnership to cut dairy industry’s CO2 emissions

Tough decisions ensue when rabies infects dairy cow

Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu

CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

U.S. human case of bird flu detected without known animal exposure

Bird flu spreads to California dairy cows

US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle

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