Drought Improves Grasslands in Long-Term
09:49 | 10/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) US - For much of the year drought has been plaguing American grasslands. But a recent study found that grasses do not appear to be losing the turf war against climate when it comes to surviving with little precipitation.
Efficient Use of Nitrogen Increases Profits
22:12 | 06/08/2012
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AUSTRALIA - Dairy and beef producers who attended the Department of Agriculture and Food’s Profitable Nitrogen Workshops are confident they can increase their profitability by using nitrogen fertiliser more efficiently.
Maximising Grass Intake of High Yielding Cows
12:37 | 19/07/2012
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UK - Researchers at Harper Adams University College are investigating how to maximise the grass intake of high-yielding dairy cows, and the effect this has on their performance.
High Levels of Iron in Water May Hurt Dairy Industry
23:20 | 17/07/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) US - – Cows are thirsty and with good reason — they need to drink nearly 30 gallons of water a day to produce milk and stay healthy. That water needs to be high quality because much of the ingested water becomes milk, which is 87 per cent water. But high levels of minerals in water due to shortages can be problematic for cows.
Legislation on Milk Prices Urged if No Progress Made
22:33 | 10/07/2012
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SCOTLAND, UK - Over 300 Scottish dairy producers met at Lanark mart earlier this week to demonstrate their anger and frustration at recent milk price cuts. Scotland's Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said that is a voluntary agreement cannot be reached to tackle plummeting milk prices then the option of legislation should be explored.
Be Vigilant for Anthrax in Northern Great Plains
22:26 | 03/07/2012
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US - Most cases of anthrax in northern Great Plains livestock occur in July and August. Now is the time of year for livestock producers to be vigilant for anthrax.
Expert Shares Global Weather Outlook
19:06 | 03/07/2012
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ANALYSIS - An agricultural weather expert says if El Niño develops as expected, the end of July into August should bring some significant weather changes in a number of areas around the world, writes Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior editor.
Adapting to a Changing Climate
19:34 | 22/06/2012
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UK - Most scientists agree the UK environment of the future will be different from today - temperature and rainfall (both occurrence and intensity), as well as levels of carbon dioxide and ozone in the atmosphere, will change over the coming years and decades.
New Screening to Detect Adulteration in Milk
22:08 | 11/06/2012
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GLOBAL - The development of a new screening system to detect possible adulteration of milk is underway, said International Dairy Federation expert Dr Steve Holroyd (NZ) at the annual IDF/ISO Analytical Week in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Managing Cattle Feed Costs
09:44 | 16/05/2012
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Purchased feed represents the greatest portion of variable costs for cow-calf producers according to the Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA).
