Study on nutritional strategies to mitigate negative impacts of heat on dairy cows
Dairy cows are one of the most susceptible livestock species to heat stress, feeling the effects of increased temperatures as low as 23°C.
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Stable milk prices mitigate widespread floods and inflationary effects
Strong farm finances, stable milk prices and a resilient domestic market for milk and yoghurt could help mitigate the effects of inflation and widespread spring flooding according to the December 2022 Situation and Outlook Report from Dairy Australia.
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Semen collection reaches a record 1.2 million units at Genetics Australia
Genetics Australia has had a record-breaking year and its best financial performance for more than two decades.
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Checking heat detection and overall rumination in herd via phone app
Since discovering the Allflex Dairy Monitoring System, AFL footballer Shelley Scott has improved the reproduction and profitability of her dairy herd by monitoring important aspects such as heat detection, adverse health events and overall rumination of her herd.
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Dairy industry receives $7.9 million to help with flood recovery
A $7.9 million investment will help the dairy industry recover and rebuild from floods, and better prepare for future natural disasters.
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New record for commercial jerseys when AltaMacho daughter sells for $11,000
A new record for a commercial Jersey herd was set when a large crowd of Jersey enthusiasts were at the Mortlake Selling Centre and online to secure the AI Bred Jersey herd offered by John and Trudy Kerger of Cobden.
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New Ayrshire breed record set as Geelunga Orlando Star sells for $15,000
A new breed record was set for a single vendor sale when South Australian Ayrshire Breeders Greg and Tracey Edmonds staged the dispersal sale of their milking herd and joined heifers to a large crowd on farm and huge online audience.
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Managing at the risk of mastitis in wet, muddy conditions
With the muddy conditions from the floods and the ongoing wet conditions, producers need to be aware of an increased risk of mastitis in their cows.
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Brownes Dairy uses ocean bound plastic in sustainability move
Studies suggest 90% of Australian consumers are concerned about sustainability[2] with all age segments having the view that businesses and brands should be most responsible for the impact on the environment.
Australia’s oldest dairy Brownes is making a change for…
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Gorbo snaps up Windy View Chief Justine for $20,000
Holstein Breeders from throughout Australia were keen to secure the extra deep pedigrees on offer at the recent Milking Herd Dispersal Sale of Master Breeder herd, Wallaroi of Max Hall of Tallygaroopna.
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Dumbarton Bighit Polkadot tops dispersal at $7000
Dairyfarmers from all parts of Gippsland and Northern Victoria were keen to secure the outstanding young cows sold through the Wildwood Spring Dispersal Sale at Lardner Park Selling Centre.
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Blossomvale Reginald Connie tops Holstein dispersal at $7500
Holstein enthusiasts from throughout Western and Northern Victoria bought up at the recent Blossomvale Holstein Dispersal of Master Breeders Brian and Donna Anderson of Jancourt East.
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