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Feed Production by Region

2018 Dairy Outlook: Feed volumes hinge on trade, consumers

Global dairy producers face several key challenges over the next 12 months, including milk oversupply, a looming trade war and the effects of climate change. In turn, market conditions will impact dairy cattle feed production.

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Feeding essential oils to ruminants: research, analysis

Current research suggests varied effects on the use of essential oils in ruminant diets.

Feed Production by Region

Kenyan cattle owners urged to produce own feeds

Dairy farmers in the East African state are being urged to update their feeding regimes, and be open to new technologies to control costs and improve competitiveness.

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Drought-stricken farmers in Australia receive feed, water

A convoy of 10 semitrailers delivered feed and water to farmers in New South Wales, Australia, who are struggling to feed their livestock amid a two-year-long drought.

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Drought conditions create feed shortage in parts of US

Dry conditions are resulting in poor crops which are consequently making it harder for producers to feed livestock.

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World Dairy Expo to showcase all things dairy

World Dairy Expo, to be held October 2-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, will feature exhibits centered exclusively on the care of dairy cows. This year’s theme will be “The Next Frontier.”

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Switzerland cuts import tariffs on animal feed amid drought

Switzerland’s government will cut import tariffs on animal feed and offer interest-free loans to farmers dealing with a devastating drought, according to reports.

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Is there a benefit in feeding pasteurized milk to calves?

There are a multitude of benefits and drawbacks for all methods used to supply the liquid diet to dairy calves, and the go-to method is different for each individual dairy.

Feed Production by Region

Pakistan looks into novel solutions to dairy feed shortage

Corn and fruit waste products are being investigated for feeding dairy cows in Punjab province in the north of the country.

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Irish co-op Drinagh opens feed mill extension

Irish dairy and animal feed cooperative Drinagh Cooperative Ltd. has opened a new EUR3.75 million (US$4.4 million) feed mill extension in County Cork, Ireland.

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Feed additive reduces methane emissions in ruminants

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says 2 billion of the estimated 50 billion tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted annually come from cattle. One company has created a feed additive that it says can reduce GHG emissions from cattle by 300 million tons per year.

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Microbial diversity promotes healthy rumen function

Examination of microbial ecosystem in rumen may help improve cow performance and reduce methane emissions.

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