Post-Drought Grazing Raises Cow Health Risks
Farmers are being urged to take care when returning dairy cows to pasture after drought, as substantial rainfall can trigger rapid grass regrowth with potentially high nitrate levels. Nutritionist Luppo Diepenbroek of Straight Line Nutrition recommends taking 200g fresh-grass samples for analysis, with results available within 48 hours, before deciding whether a sward is safe…
Full-Fat Dairy Faces a Nutrition Rethink
New research is challenging the long-standing assumption that full-fat dairy is necessarily worse for weight and cholesterol. A 12-week study published in The Journal of Nutrition found no meaningful differences in weight gain, body composition or cholesterol levels among participants consuming full-fat dairy compared with a low-dairy diet. The study included 74 participants classified as…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging as a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, driven by changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, while industry estimates cited in the report place…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging from a niche health category into a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, as changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption create an underserved market. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers,…
Dairy Research: Full-Fat Milk Challenges Low-Fat Advice
A new Canadian study led by the University of Toronto has challenged the long-standing assumption that full-fat dairy necessarily worsens cardiometabolic health. In a 12-week study involving 74 adults with overweight or obesity, researchers found that consuming three servings of full-fat dairy daily did not meaningfully increase body weight, body composition, energy metabolism or blood…
Feeding Strategies Could Build More Resilient Dairy Cows
Research and industry experts are increasingly focusing on nutrition as a tool to improve dairy cows’ resilience to infection, recognising that disease challenges can divert energy away from milk production and compromise overall animal health. A cow facing pathogens or other stressors can experience reduced feed intake, intestinal barrier disruption and systemic inflammation, which may…
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…
Swiss Cheese May Help Support Healthy Blood Pressure
A recent nutrition report has highlighted Swiss cheese as one of the most heart-friendly dairy products for people looking to support healthy blood pressure. According to registered dietitian Sheri Gaw, RDN, CDCES, Swiss cheese stands out because it contains significantly less sodium than many other cheeses while providing a rich source of calcium, a nutrient…
Study Finds Full-Fat Dairy Supports Healthy Body Composition
A new Canadian study led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy for 12 weeks did not increase body weight, body fat, blood lipid levels or negatively affect energy metabolism in adults with overweight and obesity. Published in the Journal of Nutrition, the randomized controlled…
Dairy Milk Shows Edge in Bone Health Debate
New research is adding fresh perspective to the ongoing dairy versus plant-based nutrition debate, with scientists reporting that cow’s milk may provide advantages for bone health compared to some plant-based alternatives. A recent review by researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia found that cow’s milk offers benefits for bone strength and nutrient absorption due…