Emu Banks Hatman Moyawinks 2507 tops at $3100
Buyers from all dairying areas of Western Victoria along with South East South Australia and Gippsland were strong bidders at the Dispersal of the Glenfyne herd of Bryan and Jo Dickson.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
COON cheese withdrawn after racism accusations
Saputo has announced the COON brand of cheese will be retired and a new name sought in the face of accusations of racism.
High performance Holstein sire passes away
Genetics Australia has announced the highly regarded daughter proven sire Emu Banks CHRISTMAS was recently euthanised on welfare grounds.
Sullivan’s dispersal results in cows averaging $1760
The Dispersal Sale of the Spring calving herd of J & G Sullivan of Merrigum topped at $2,350 for a 3 year old GGGuarni cow due to Eldridge selling to G Dehne of Cohuna.
Eagle Ridge Lmyfire Polly tops Echuca sale at $9000
Holstein Breeders from throughout Australia were keen to secure the extra well bred Holstein heifers offered at Echuca with a sale top of $9,000 being paid for Eagle Ridge Lmyfire Polly.
Kings Vale Rosella 46 tops dispersal at $8600
The 134 year strong Kings Vale Jersey Stud recently staged the Complete Dispersal Sale of all in calf heifers at the Koonwarra Selling Centre for a sale top of $8,600 for Kings Vale Rosella 46.
Producing niche milk to improve human health
Dairy cows could be genetically selected to produce “niche” milk to improve human health, including a component that provides some benefits of human breast milk.
Decreasing the rate of pregnancy loss in cows
Establishing the level of estrus activity at joining could help lift fertility and – most importantly – decrease the rate of pregnancy loss.
Saputo announces milk price of $6.40kg/MS
Saputo Dairy Australia has announced to suppliers in the Southern Milk Region that its 2020/21 opening weighted average milk price will be $6.40 per kilogram milk solids.
Tips for reducing lameness in the dairy herd
By taking a strategic look at your individual farm situation you can identify areas for improvement and help to reduce the incidence of lameness in your dairy herd.
Dairy producers embracing beef semen in US
Up to 4 million less dairy semen straws were sold into the US market last year as producers embrace “beef-on-dairy”, according to a leading technology manufacturer.
Lion announces minimum pricing for milk suppliers
Lion Dairy & Drinks has announced its minimum pricing for its direct milk suppliers across key Australian dairying regions for the 2020/2021 milk season.
