Taxing cow farts– Everything you need to know about New Zealand’s plan to impose a tax on ‘methane-producing’ cattle and other animals
The farmers of New Zealand are furious as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has proposed to impose a tax on the cows and sheep of the country in an attempt to cut methane emissions. The proposal has attracted a sharp reaction from the farmers in the country.
Lumpy Disease has no effect on cow milk, safe to consume: J&K ACS
In the aftermath of a lumpy disease threat looming large in cattle in several parts of Jammu region the Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo said the virus has no effect on cow milk and it is safe to consume.
Springer Prices Hover as Cow Numbers Decline
Holstein springer prices through January 2022 were a mixed bag that netted out at mostly steady month-over-month.
Springer Prices Hover as Cow Numbers Decline
Holstein springer prices through January 2022 were a mixed bag that netted out at mostly steady month-over-month.
Cow Numbers Witnessed a Rollercoaster Ride in 2021
Dairy cow numbers started 2021 at an all-time high in January, with 9.445 million animals in the U.S. milking herd. Those numbers would steadily increase before hitting a new record high in May, totaling out at 9.507 million, a jump of 62,000 animals. For the rest of the year, however, these numbers would begin to fall.
Cow Numbers Witnessed a Rollercoaster Ride in 2021
Dairy cow numbers started 2021 at an all-time high in January, with 9.445 million animals in the U.S. milking herd. Those numbers would steadily increase before hitting a new record high in May, totaling out at 9.507 million, a jump of 62,000 animals. For the rest of the year, however, these numbers would begin to fall.
Abbott Labs Sued Over Cow’s Milk in Formula
On Friday a case was filed in the Southern District of Illinois by a parent on behalf of their minor daughter against Abbott Laboratories.
Dairy Cow Numbers Continue to Decrease
USDA released their monthly Milk Production report on Monday which reflected the month of November.
‘It looks like I am at home for the next 20 years’ – 200 cow farmer (24)
In this week’s dairy segment, That’s Farming, speaks to Evan Walsh, a farmer from Offaly. He discusses split calving, calving heifers at 24-months, using 100% AI, zero-grazing, achieving 600-700kgs of milk solids and expansion plans.
U.S. average replacement cow prices decline
With stubbornly tight milk income margins and cow numbers in the nation’s dairy herd decreasing this fall, the U.S. average prices for dairy replacement cows also weakened slightly in October, according to latest estimates from the USDA.
