Iodoform mitigates Enteric methane emission of dairy cows
Enteric methane (CH4) emission is one of the major greenhouse gasses originating from cattle. Iodoform has in studies been found to be a potent mitigator of rumen CH4 formation in vitro. This study aimed to quantify potential of iodoform as an anti-methanogenic feed additive for dairy cows and investigate effects on feed intake, milk production, feed…
Pureture: Vegan Casein That’s Cheaper Than Dairy Proteins
New York-based biotech company Pureture has formulated vegan casein using yeast-based traditional fermentation. The company tells Green Queen that its tasteless and odourless plant-based milk protein – designed for alt-dairy products – can be supplied at a lower price than its conventional counterpart. Founded in October 2022, Pureture (formerly Armored Fresh Technologies) was rebranded in…
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that…
Rabobank: China’s Dairy Import Gap to Widen as Demand Surges
China plays a critical role in global dairy markets as the world’s largest importer, and it is eagerly developing pathways to grow domestic production. According to a recent dairy report by Rabobank, the country’s self-sufficiency rate swings between 70% and 80% and will likely not increase substantially, as domestic dairy production will not satisfy rising…
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that…
China’s Milk Industry Is Staring at New Cost Crisis
China’s raw milk producers are facing a new cost crisis as feed prices start to rise again, after the recent milk surplus began to abate thanks to cow herds shrinking and dairies stockpiling before the Mid-Autumn Festival at the end of next month. The price of soybean meal, which is used as animal feed, jumped…
Calculating the breakeven milk price-Teagasc Ireland
In any downturn on milk price, some farms may experience cash flow difficulties. In this article, Patrick Gowing explains why it is important for each farm to establish the impact of low milk prices on their farm. A simple tool that can be used is calculating the farms breakeven point. This will help identify at…
Calculating the breakeven milk price-Teagasc Ireland
In any downturn on milk price, some farms may experience cash flow difficulties. In this article, Patrick Gowing explains why it is important for each farm to establish the impact of low milk prices on their farm. A simple tool that can be used is calculating the farms breakeven point. This will help identify at…
10% of UK dairy producers “likely to stop producing milk” by 2025
Almost 10% of UK dairy producers say they are likely to stop producing milk by 2025, with smaller producers being the most impacted by the current market, according to an NFU survey. The NFU’s 2023 Dairy Intentions Survey of almost 600 UK dairy farmers revealed that insufficient returns, volatile markets and the scale of on-farm…
Stanford – How the meat and dairy sector resists competition
The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market. A new Stanford study reveals how meat and dairy industry lobbying has influenced government regulations and funding to stifle competition from alternative meat products with smaller climate and environmental impacts. The analysis, published Aug. 18…