Challenges ahead for US, European milk output
New Zealand’s dairy industry started the 2024-25 season on a positive note, with July marking a production recovery after a slower June, though output remains on the lower side of the seasonal milk curve. Milk production for the month reached 27.4 million kilograms of milksolids, up 9.2% year on year (YoY) – the highest July…
India’s milk industry struggles as the climate changes
India’s milk industry struggles as the climate changes In a humid, late-July day this year, Chandan Singh went to milk his buffaloes, only to find five of them spewing foamy saliva. The village veterinarian diagnosed haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS), a bacterial disease also known as gala ghotu rog. Treatment cost around INR 15,000 (USD 179), which roughly equates…
Dairy sector ready to ride into new growth cycle
Many dairy enterprises are expecting more robust growth momentum in the last months of the year, although the prospect trajectory remains uneven in parts. Optimistic signals from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in the second quarter of 2024 have raised expectations for a stronger recovery in the dairy industry before 2025. Tran Huong My,…
Milk farmers want NDDB, OMFED pact cancelled, caution of protest in Odisha
The Odisha Milk Farmers’ Association (OMFA) on Saturday demanded cancellation of the memorandum of understanding signed between Odisha government, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) stating it is against the interests of state’s milk farmers. President of OMFA, Rabi Behera stated in the MoU that all work of…
America’s dairy farms disappearing amid rising costs, pricing issues
America’s dairy farms are rapidly disappearing due to rising operational costs and pricing challenges, with small and mid-sized farms being hit hardest as they struggle to compete with large-scale producers and fluctuating milk prices in the global market. Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000…
The Lab-Made Dairy Dilemma in India’s BioE3 Policy
The BioE3 policy, launched by the Indian government in August 2024, emphasizes promoting biomanufacturing across various sectors, including smart proteins and functional foods, such as lab-made dairy products. The policy focuses on advancing a circular bioeconomy, boosting India’s biotechnology capabilities, and supporting green growth. Lab-made dairy is positioned as part of the alternative proteins sector,…
New research into antibiotic resistance on dairy farms
Dairy Australia and Food Innovation Australia Limited are joining forces with leading Australian researchers to support dairy veterinarians and farmers to monitor and benchmark their animal health, antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. The study, undertaken by world-class researchers from universities in three states, will cover all eight dairy regions across Australia and aims to understand…
IIL launches Indigenous IVF Media for embryo transfer
The latest IVF media would make the IVF technology more affordable to farmers, reducing costs and enhancing the farmer-centric model of animal husbandry and dairy development. Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced the launch of “Shashthi” an indigenous In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) media developed in collaboration with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)….
Yogurt with fiber helps manage weight in perimenopause
More than 90% of women and 97% of men do not meet recommended intakes for dietary fiber, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. On average, American adults consume only half the fiber they need. The National Institute of Health reports that insufficient fiber intake is associated with many serious conditions such as cardiovascular…
‘Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana’ for dairy in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the critical role of animal husbandry and dairying in India’s food security, rural development, and economic growth at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, held at the Lok Seba Bhavan’s Convention Centre on Friday. Addressing the event, Majhi emphasized…