Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
In a testament to the increasing demand for Australian genetics in Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, a fresh shipment embarked on its journey this week. Boasting an extensive dossier of health testing and documentation spanning nearly 900 A4 pages, the consignment is set to make a significant impact.
The future of a local Australian Red breeding program has been secured with Genetics Australia (GA) taking on marketing and distribution of the Auzred XB genetics portfolio.
Holstein Australia has announced the appointment of new directors, Phil Daniel and Bryan Dickson, to the Holstein Australia Board, following a nomination and election process held during December 2023.
Holstein Australia’s latest classification tour results have seen over 3,557 cows classify VG85 or higher between 1st October 2023 and December 15 2023.
A large crowd of interested breeders from around Australia were at Westmuir Holstein Farm, Bungandor in Western Victoria and online with Elite for the Best of the West 3 Sale with a sale top of $18,500.
A huge online presence with more than 500 viewing and a capacity crowd at the Tinamba Hotel for the live auction of the Cultivate made sure it went off most successfully and established a new Jersey breed record.
Holstein breeders from around Australia were keen to secure the fine uddered offering at the recent Eclipse Sensation V111 Sale held at Shepparton for Master Breeder Richard Hull.
A large crowd of interested breed enthusiasts were at the Shepparton Selling Centre for a major spring calved dispersal for Brurob Holsteins of JM Hiscock & Sons of Numurkah and Kilmore.
Limited milk supply growth and lacklustre demand led to soft global dairy commodity pricing in 2023. However, the global dairy market appears to be transitioning to the next phase in its cycle, with prices expected to move higher through 2024, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Dairy Express is exploring offering testing for Staphylococcus aureus, Australia’s most common sub-clinical mastitis pathogen.
The 2022-2023 Dairy Farm Monitor Project has found Victorian dairy farmers had a record profitable year, thanks to high milk prices and carefully managed high costs.
Electricity is a major and unavoidable cost for dairy farms, and dairy farmers are under pressure from rising cost of electricity and concerns over energy security.
