By using current prices for forages and other feeds and implementing some cost-cutting measures, I can draw a picture as to what it actually costs to feed a lactating dairy cow.
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USDA confirms bird flu case in Wisconsin dairy herd as new wildlife spillover
The United States Department of Agriculture on Friday confirmed that a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Wisconsin dairy herd marked a new spillover event from wildlife to cattle, separate from previous outbreaks.
Dairy research initiative funds five projects this year
Research projects include weaning management of dairy calves, enhancing dairy lipids and reducing methane emissions
Western provinces collaborate on five separate research projects to bolster dairy farm sustainability, animal health, composition, processing, and milk quality
U.S. complaints about protectionist Canadian dairy policy hypocritical, report argues
American, Canadian dairy sectors employ similar protectionist tactics says Mussell
Despite criticisms of Canadian dairy policy, the American dairy industry has many of the same protectionist tendencies Canada does, writes Al Mussell in a new policy paper.
Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says
Only minor policy changes to TRQs
Canada and New Zealand have reached a “mutually satisfactory” resolution to a long-running dispute over access for dairy products, the Canadian government said in a statement on Thursday.
British company Antler Bio brings epigenetics to dairy farms
Blood tests help tie how management is meeting the genetic potential of the animals
British company Antler Bio is bringing epigenetics to dairy farms using blood tests help tie how management is meeting the genetic potential of the animals.
USDA detects a second bird flu strain in dairy cattle, agency email says
Strain not seen in cows previously
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has detected a bird flu strain in dairy cattle that previously had not been seen in cows, according to an email from the agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seen by Reuters.
COMMENT: Bovaer is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions. Does it get into milk and meat? Is it harmful for humans?
There has been an enormous amount of misinformation about the safety of 3-NOP, with some labelling milk from herds fed the additive as "Frankenmilk." Others have been concerned it could make its way to humans via beef. The bottom line is that 3-NOP is safe. Let's unpack some of the major misunderstandings.
US to begin bulk milk testing for bird flu after push from industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin testing bulk raw milk across the country for bird flu, a significant expansion of the agency's efforts to stifle the rapid spread of the virus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters.
CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.
