Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly.
Holstein enthusiasts from throughout Northern Victoria, South Australia, NSW and Queensland bid freely to secure the 103 outstanding young Holstein cows offered by the Hiscock Family at their 2nd Stage Major Dispersal Sale of Brurob Holsteins.
Holstein Australia and Holstein UK have again joined forces to provide a young and aspiring Holstein breed enthusiast with a trip to the UK during September and October this year.
Charles Sturt University has used cutting-edge technology to create a training program to build skills within the dairy export industry.
A wonderful offering of mostly milking young cows supported by a select group of yearlings and embryo packages offered by Master Breeder Richard Hull met strong demand from throughout Victoria, NSW, SA and WA with a large number going to repeat Eclipse buyers.
The Cream Of The Crop Sale was held online via Stocklive with a top of $18,500 for the 2nd Choice selection of calves due in July from the 2022 & 23 Grand Champion of the All American Jersey Show, Rivendale VIP Eloise, EX 93 selling to John Tarpey of Ireland.
The Complete Dispersal Sale of Faith Jerseys of Vince Younger topped at $4,600 for Warrain Jeronimo Roma 2, a rising 4 year old due in September to Victorious.
Dairy producers from all over Australia and New Zealand were at Tennyson for the Brookbora 60th Anniversary Edition Invitation Sale hosted by Master Breeders, the Bacon Family to see a top price of $30,000.
Dairy farmers have warned many in the industry could be forced out of business as several processors slash opening milk prices for the 2024-25 season.
Managing estrus intensity is a vital tool in reducing pregnancy loss and the Estrotect patch can help farmers to make the right choices. Associate Professor Dr Ky Pohler from Texas A&M University told the Genetics Australia 2024 conference that assisted reproductive tools increase genetic gains.
The annual Beauties From The Bush Sale held on farm at Chapple Vale in South Western Victoria for the Jennings Family and invited vendors met with strong demand.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a step-change in its strategic direction, as it commits to deepening its position as a world-leading provider of high-value, innovative dairy ingredients.
