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11/08/2015
Metritis is a common disease in dairy cattle, but to our knowledge, no work has assessed pain associated with this disease. Tissue Palpation is commonly used
11/08/2015
Stay abreast of the latest local and international dairy market trends with the information shared by the MPO in its latest Dairy Market Trends report. To
11/08/2015
A cow longs for a boring life. According to Steve Pretz, vice-president of large project sales at GEA in Germany, automation of the parlour will ensure
09/08/2015
Independent analyst Frans de Klerk gave an overview of the trend in white maize prices in an interview on RSG. To listen to this interview, click
03/08/2015
Milk producers in the Free State are deeply concerned about Montic’s notice that they will stop milk purchases by end September this year. Desmanda Transport has
03/08/2015
South Africa is following the example of other countries by not charging VAT on certain basic foodstuffs. However, this may soon change. In the Davis tax
03/08/2015
The MPO’s national annual general meeting and congress themed, Optimising your business, is a must to attend. The conference will touch on a very topical subject
03/08/2015
The Absa Insurance Company released the latest Cumulus report, which gives an overview of various weather conditions in the country relevant to farmers. Find out more
03/08/2015
Jompie Burger of the Dairy Standard Agency spoke to Lise Roberts of RSG about the new regulations related to product standards that will come into force
03/08/2015
Stay abreast of the latest agriculture trends with the information shared by Absa in their new Agri Trends report. It is a comprehensive report containing domestic
28/07/2015
International dairy prices decreased even further at the latest Fonterra global dairy-trade sale on 15 July 2015. On average, prices decreased by 10,7% compared to the
28/07/2015
A slowdown in milk production growth is highly likely in the coming spring. Milk production during the first half of 2015 is 10,6% more than during
28/07/2015
Banting seems to be a lasting trend and not a fad, as many would expect. According to News24, many mainstream supermarket outlets such as Woolworths and
28/07/2015
Rina and Norman Belcher are once again hosting the Gauteng Dairy Day at Belnori Boutique Cheesery, Bapsfontein, Gauteng on Thursday, 13 August 2015, with expert speakers
28/07/2015
A straw of compromised semen is a major waste of time, effort and money. According to Warren Rusche, a calf field specialist, handling semen is an
28/07/2015
The MPO has commissioned Agri Inspec to investigate complaints that large volumes of cheese were imported through Cape Town Harbour at low prices against which the
25/07/2015
Following the increase in dairy imports, in particular, UHT milk over the past five months, the MPO is investigating options available to limit imports. The department
20/07/2015
One of the leading dairy processors in the world, Saputo, recently implemented a new animal welfare policy. The policy is strongly against dehorning and tail docking
20/07/2015
President of Agri SA Johannes Möller gave feedback on the International Farmers’ conference recently held in Milan, Italy. To listen to this interesting interview, click HERE.
20/07/2015
For years, the dairy industry was listed among the culprits emitting high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and therefore contributing to global warming. When it comes