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Kiwi dairy farmers feeling the effects of Global Dairy Trade drop
New Zealand dairy farmers are feeling the effects of the recent fall in the Global Dairy Trade auction according to...
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How to avoid antibiotic residue problems while milking this spring
Milk processors can apply stringent penalties if milk supplies are found to be positive for residues, according to Animal Health Ireland...
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Friesland Campina to pay its farmers a bonus for limiting milk supply
Dutch dairy Friesland Campina is to pay its farmers a bonus for limiting milk supply. Farmers are to be paid...
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Global Dairy Trade records drop in first auction of the New Year
The first Global Dairy Trade auction of 2016 recorded a decrease of 1.6% on the last auction held on December...
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'Dairy markets to improve gradually in 2016'
A gradual improvement in dairy market conditions in 2016 is expected once global stocks begin to clear, Lakeland Dairies CEO Michael Hanley...
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How to get good quality colostrum and how soon it should be fed
Colostrum is the first milk a cow produces after calving and it is rich in antibodies to help fight infection...
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'Dairy farmers have no regrets about making the switch to once-a-day milking'
The majority of dairy farms who made the switch to once-a-day milking in recent years are very happy with this...
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Treating scour in a newborn suckler or dairy calf
Scour refers to watery or custard-like faeces and results from a badly damaged gut, which leads to a loss in...
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'Correct drying off influences mastitis levels in the herd for the next 6-12 months'
Drying off is a key time for mastitis control on dairy farms, as it can influence the mastitis level in...
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'Dairy prices unlikely to reach 2013 levels over next few years'
We’re unlikely to see dairy prices back near the record 2013 levels over the next few years, according to ASB Bank...
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Pics: Farmers send fresh milk to Juncker for not reacting to Hogan letter
Dairy farmers from across Europe have been sending fresh milk to European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker. According to the European...
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10 tips on dealing with premature births or abortions in cows
For infectious abortions, the interval between infection of the dam and abortion can be weeks, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI)....
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US milk production revised down for 2015 and 2016
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised down its forecasts for milk production in the US for 2015 and 2016....
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Rabobank expects brakes to be applied to milk production in 2016
Rabobank expects the brakes to be applied to milk production in export regions in the first half of 2016, according to...
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New Zealand dairy herd decreases for first time in 10 years
In New Zealand, the number of dairy cattle has dropped for the first time since 2005, according to Statistics New...
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Dairygold holds November milk price
Dairygold is the latest co-op to hold its milk price for November milk supplies. The price it will pay for...
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Kerry Group follows Carbery, cuts milk price for November
Kerry Group has cut its milk price for November supplies of milk by 1c/L. The group will pay its members...
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Global Dairy Trade auction posts lower than expected increase
Dairy product prices increased by 1.9% at today’s Global Dairy Trade auction the last auction of 2015. The increase is...
