Maharashtra Bans Analogue Paneer for One Year

The Maharashtra government has imposed a one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, transportation, distribution, wholesale and retail sale of analogue (non-dairy) paneer, intensifying its crackdown on adulterated dairy products and consumer fraud. The order, issued by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on July 30, 2026, comes into immediate effect and makes Maharashtra…
Gestation Metrics Gain Ground Over “Days Carried Calf”

Dairy herd management is shifting toward more precise reproductive metrics, with gestation calculations emerging as a more reliable tool than the traditional “days carried calf” measure for improving productivity and decision-making. Experts highlight that while “days carried calf” has historically been used to adjust production records, it offers limited management value compared to gestation-based insights…