Global Cow Numbers Declining
GLOBAL - A number of key global dairy producers are recording a significant rise in the level of cow culling in response to the sharp decline in global milk prices, according to Gerard Brickley from the Meat Division at the Irish food marketing agency...

FMD NEWS: Request to Reconsider Location of US Lab
GLOBAL - Keep up-to-date with Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks across the world.

BSE NEWS: Taiwan Campaign Against US Beef
BSE News Summary Page - Catch up on all the latest news on BSE from the US, Canada, Japan and across the globe. This page provides an overview and links to all the latest BSE news and information and the impact it is having on the global livestock business....

Rabobank Say Reductions in Supply are Insufficient
GLOBE - The near-term outlook for global dairy markets continues to underwhelm, says a report just released by Rabobank.

Same Organic Standards in US, Canada in Future
GLOBAL - The US and Canada have reached agreement for organic trade equivalence between the US National Organic Program and the Canada Organic Product Regulation.

Strong Sales for New Robotic Milking System
GLOBE - Following the introduction, mid-April 2009, of Lely’s newest robotic milking system - the Lely Astronaut A3 Next - the company is now pleased to announce the sale of no fewer than 250 units in less than two months after its commercial availability...

Ag Sector More Resilient to Global Crisis Than Others
GLOBAL - Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But the risks could increase if the economic downturn deepens, according to a new report by the OECD and...

Skimmed Milk Cuts Blood Pressure
GENERAL - Drinking a glass of skimmed milk a day can cut blood pressure by up to a third, study finds.

85th OIE Anniversary Marked with New Transparency
GLOBE - The Delegates of OIE Members marked the 85th anniversary of the creation of the OIE by renewing and strengthening their commitments, especially as regards transparency.

Back to Subsidies: US Decision Criticised by Cairns
GLOBE - The Cairns Group has said that it is extremely disappointed by the recent US decision to reintroduce dairy export subsidies, calling it a "backwards step."

FAO: Animal Welfare Web Portal Launched
GLOBAL - A new internet portal has been launched today by FAO that will serve as a one-stop-shop for individuals and organizations searching for the latest information about the welfare of livestock.

LEGS: New Guidelines for Livestock Emergencies
GLOBAL - Following the disastrous 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, several humanitarian organizations came forward to help households who had lost their livestock to rebuild herds and flocks by providing replacement animals.

India Opposes EU Welfare Drive
GENERAL - The European Union (EU) is pushing for the inclusion of animal welfare standards in World Trade Organization (WTO) multilateral trade negotiations.

Melamine Crisis Causes Global Slowdown
GENERAL - Overall growth in the global dairy drinks market slowed to just 0.5 per cent in 2008 (from 2.4 per cent in 2007) according to recent research by beverage industry specialists, Canadean Limited.

Merial Feed Analyses Now Available For All Breeds
GENERAL — Analyses for residual feed intake (RFI) are now available from IGENITY® for both Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds of cattle. These analyses have been independently researched in the United States, Canada and Australia, and...

DSM Commits to Safety with 'Quality for Life'
GLOBE - Global reports of contaminations have increased governmental and consumer awareness of the importance of feed and food safety issues.

Fish Oils Reduce Cow GHG Emissions
GENERAL - The benefits to animals of omega 3 fatty acids in fish oils have been well documented – helping the heart and circulatory system, improving meat quality and reducing methane emissions.

IDFA and NMPF Petition Against Dairy Sweeteners
GENERAL - IDFA and the National Milk Producers Federation last week filed a citizen's petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting a modification of the standards for milk and other dairy products to allow the use of non-nutritive sweeteners....

IFEEDER: the Beginning of a Global Feed Industry
US – At the American Feed Industry Association’s (IFIA) recent Spring Forum, the AFIA Board of Directors authorised the formation of the Institute for Feed Education and Research, also known as IFEEDER.

OIE and WTO Bond Tightens for Animal Health
GLOBE - During a visit by Mr Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), to the OIE Headquarters in Paris, the leaders of the two organisations further emphasised the benefits to the international community of the animal health...