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Australian Commodity Statistics Dairy 2009
Australian milk production has been increasing over the last 20 years. A fall in herd numbers has been offset by increased production per cow, according to the Australian commodity statistics for 2009, published by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural...
Australian milk production has been increasing over the last 20 years. A fall in herd numbers has been offset by increased production per cow, according to the Australian commodity statistics for 2009, published by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural...
US Beef Gaining Strength in Asian Markets
The US beef industry is expecting to target Taiwan with a large promotional campaign, following the recent moves by the government to restrict US beef exports, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The US beef industry is expecting to target Taiwan with a large promotional campaign, following the recent moves by the government to restrict US beef exports, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Partitioning Of Nutrients During Lactation In Dairy Animals
There are two main objectives of dairy farming. The first is to get optimum milk production and second is to achieve maximum reproductive potential (i.e. a calf a year) from dairy animals, according to Deepak Kumar Dubey, Kemin Industries, Inc.
There are two main objectives of dairy farming. The first is to get optimum milk production and second is to achieve maximum reproductive potential (i.e. a calf a year) from dairy animals, according to Deepak Kumar Dubey, Kemin Industries, Inc.
Dutch Agriculture Sector 2009
Low milk prices left many dairy producers in the red, whilst beef producers were not much better off in 2009. Despite lower feed costs producers have struggled against low commodity prices according to a new report from Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Low milk prices left many dairy producers in the red, whilst beef producers were not much better off in 2009. Despite lower feed costs producers have struggled against low commodity prices according to a new report from Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Livestock and Products Annual Report - Argentina 2009
Drought has had a severe impact on cattle numbers, with lower beef production, consumption and exports expected due to a smaller herd. However, growth in the local feedlot industry, supported through government programmes is partially offsetting the fall...
Drought has had a severe impact on cattle numbers, with lower beef production, consumption and exports expected due to a smaller herd. However, growth in the local feedlot industry, supported through government programmes is partially offsetting the fall...
Little Change Expected In South American Beef Exports
This year is expected to see some recovery in Brazilian beef production, although much of this is likely to be offset by a sharp fall in Argentina, writes Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia.
This year is expected to see some recovery in Brazilian beef production, although much of this is likely to be offset by a sharp fall in Argentina, writes Peter Duggan from the Strategic Information Services at Bord Bia.
Australian Commodity Statistics 2009
Beef and veal production in Australia is falling, however carcase weights are increasing. Domestic consumption has also fallen, whilst overall exports have picked up according to the Australian commodity statistics for 2009, published by the Australian...
Beef and veal production in Australia is falling, however carcase weights are increasing. Domestic consumption has also fallen, whilst overall exports have picked up according to the Australian commodity statistics for 2009, published by the Australian...
Dipping In Cold Weather
With the recent cold and wet weather in some areas of the world, J.W.Schroeder, Dairy Specialist with North Dakota State University offers advice on protecting cows' udders.
With the recent cold and wet weather in some areas of the world, J.W.Schroeder, Dairy Specialist with North Dakota State University offers advice on protecting cows' udders.
Milk Production In The US
Figures from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) suggests that milk production in the US is falling due to a diminishing national herd.
Figures from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) suggests that milk production in the US is falling due to a diminishing national herd.
Want To Improve Your Pasture Yield?
Jeff McCutcheon from the University of Ohio looks at how to improve pasture yields through keeping plants vegetative.
Jeff McCutcheon from the University of Ohio looks at how to improve pasture yields through keeping plants vegetative.
US Beef and Dairy Outlook Report - January 2010
US beef exports have benefited from improved demand in Asian markets in late 2009,according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) January 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. As the herd size continues to decline, increased demand...
US beef exports have benefited from improved demand in Asian markets in late 2009,according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) January 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. As the herd size continues to decline, increased demand...
Livestock and Products Annual Report - Brazil 2009
The beef sector is currently facing challenges due to a restructuring of Brazil's cattle sector and lower export volume, according to Joao F. Silva in the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
The beef sector is currently facing challenges due to a restructuring of Brazil's cattle sector and lower export volume, according to Joao F. Silva in the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Livestock And Products Annual Report - Canada
The Canadian Livestock and Products annual report published by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports that cattle face continued pressure from drought conditions, low sales prices, fluctuating feed costs, and soft domestic and export markets. However,...
The Canadian Livestock and Products annual report published by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports that cattle face continued pressure from drought conditions, low sales prices, fluctuating feed costs, and soft domestic and export markets. However,...
Dairy and Livestock Air Emission and Odour Study
A recently completed study by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Natural Resources has increased the understanding of air emissions and odours on larger-sized livestock farms, and lays the groundwork...
A recently completed study by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Natural Resources has increased the understanding of air emissions and odours on larger-sized livestock farms, and lays the groundwork...
Calves And The Cold
Frost bite, freezing to death and hypothermia are common causes of death of young animals from the cold. Dr W Dee Whittier, Extension Veterinarian at Virginia Tech looks at how, with appropriate management, these losses can be avoided.
Frost bite, freezing to death and hypothermia are common causes of death of young animals from the cold. Dr W Dee Whittier, Extension Veterinarian at Virginia Tech looks at how, with appropriate management, these losses can be avoided.
