Milk production increased despite decreased dairy herds in USA?
Over the last two decades, the number of dairy herds in the U.S. has fallen significantly, but milk production has increased. It is a move analysts say has several explanations. https://www.rfdtv.com/how-has-milk-production-increased-while-the-number-of-dairy-herds-has-decreased USDA’s Research Arm found in 2003, there were around 70,000 dairy herds in the United States. In 2023, there were a little more than…
Longer calving interval resulted in heifers with greater body weight and lower milk
In a pioneering research study, scientists have established relationship between calving interval and its impact on the offspring’s health, milk production in their first 100 days of first lactation and other important factors. Extending the time before inseminating dairy cows voluntarily could reduce how often they give birth, aiming to choose better times for insemination…
India set to capitalise on Western dairy decline with annual expansion of 10pc
India will expand its milk production by 10pc annually as developed countries look at reducing their herds, the head of one of India’s largest milk-processing facilities has said. “If other countries have issues with their cattle and milk production, it’s good for us — markets open for us,” head of Dudhmansagar Dairy Prateek Kumar Mudgal…
Milma striving to attain self-sufficiency in milk production
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) is working on a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen the cooperative dairy sector and attain self-sufficiency in milk production, Milma chairman K.S. Mani said on Saturday. Enhancing productivity and supporting dairy farmers, who are burdened by increase in input costs, form the core of this strategy. Bridging the gap…
Celebrating India’s Dairy Dominance on World Milk Day
In the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “India’s dairy sector is not just about milk production; it is about nurturing millions of dreams, empowering our farmers, and ensuring sustainable development.” India ranks 1st in the world in terms of total milk production. (Source: FAO). Let us raise a glass of milk today in celebration…
Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4%
Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attributing it to the increased stress among dairy animals. This decline in production could lead to a hike in milk prices,…
The level of A2 protein in New Zealand milk has been increasing rapidly
In recent years, the level of A2 beta-casein in New Zealand milk has been increasing rapidly and the level of A1 beta-casein has been correspondingly decreasing. Unpublished data from New Zealand’s leading herd-improvement cooperative, LIC, which was supplied to me on request, indicate that once the 2023-born dairy calves join the milking herd in 2025,…
Milk production makes white revolution in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in milk production in recent years as the production amount has increased by manifolds. At present, 83.45 per cent of the total demand for milk is met from local sources, according to the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) data. Stakeholders said milk production has risen in recent times due to…
The impact of rising temperature on Indian dairy
Summers in India are getting hotter and 2024 will be no different. The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast for 2024 indicates that India will face a harsh summer with longer than usual heat waves. Last year was the 2nd hottest year for India (2016 being the hottest) in the last 122 years, exposing humans, animals…
Dairy prices weakened ,milk production expanded but dairy trade contracted globally in 2023
International Dairy Prices In 2023, the FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 123.7, down 17.3% from 2022. Weakness persisted from January to September due to reduced imports by major buyers like China for whole milk powder (WMP) amid high stocks and weakened demand from the HRI sector post-COVID. Increased milk production in China and weakened consumer…