A biological alternative to antibiotics for dairy cows
Imilac stimulates the cow’s immune system to fight mastitis, similar to how immunotherapy medications are transforming cancer treatment in humans.
India must stop misusing antibiotics in dairy sector, according to CSE report
The CSE has expressed concern over antibiotic misuse by the world’s biggest milk producer, India, and says urgent and collaborative action must be taken.
What does it take to make a gallon of milk?
Two Weld County dairy farmers explain the ins and outs of the dairy industry.
Dairy companies in high-risk category of FAIRR pandemic report
Global dairy companies are among 44 firms criticized by investors for their inability to prevent the emergence of new zoonotic diseases.
Wisconsin farm wins dairy-sustainability award
Rosy-Lane Holsteins of Watertown, Wisconsin, recently won a national award for outstanding dairy farm sustainability.
First Milk asks farmers to sign new sustainability pledges
New sustainability pledges have been launched by First Milk including one which asks farmers to provide cows access to pasture for a minimum of 6 hours per day for 120 days.
Herd data key to dry cow decisions for Gippsland dairy farmer
Gippsland dairy farmer Huw Evans slashed his expenditure on antibiotic dry cow therapy by 75 per cent while maintaining his low cell count by making informed decisions using herd test data.
Dairy farmers needed for M.Bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the spread of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle.
$3 million dairy processing facility opening in North Qld
Mungalli Creek Dairy on the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland is opening its new $3 million processing plant, supported by the Palaszczuk government’s $175 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund.
Rethinking Milk: Science Takes On the Dairy Dilemma
Cow’s milk is creamy, filling, and delicious ice-cold, and decades of advertising have sold it to Americans as a food that “does a body good.” Dairy products are rich in calcium and protein, and they have long been promoted as important for helping kids grow and helping kids and adults build and maintain strong bones. But does dairy deserve its health halo?
