Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Production
Methane – Green House Gas Methane, primarily from enteric fermentation and manure management, is the most significant greenhouse gas produced by ruminant livestock. Reducing methane emissions from livestock could substantially lower the carbon footprint of animal products and contribute to mitigating climate change. Although options may be limited, certain feeding practices can significantly reduce livestock […]
Adversity to Abundance: Indian Dairy Industry in Pre independence era
Adversity to Abundance: Indian Dairy Industry in Pre independence era Introduction On this 78th Independence Day of India, I felt compelled to delve into the often overlooked yet deeply significant history of dairy in India during the pre-independence era. While much has been celebrated about the post-independence dairy revolution, this article shines a light on […]
Sexed semen to be used to counter stray cattle menace
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel Advocates for Sex-Sorted Semen Technology to Address Stray Cattle Issue SP Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), has proposed the use of sex-sorted semen technology in dairy farming to ensure that 90% of cattle born are female. Speaking at a training workshop on the […]
Indian Govt Finalizes Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines
A two day workshop on Finalization of Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, under the aegis of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India at New Delhi during 8th and 9th August 2024. This landmark event brought together 78 key stakeholders from […]
Grants from Green Climate Fund approves USD 782.4 million for India
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP-16) in 2010 to support developing countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening capacity to adapt to climate change. The Fund aims to mobilize funding at scale to invest in low-emission […]
Sharp decline in the inflation rate based on CPI in July 2024
There is sharp decline in the Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number for the month of July, 2024, which is the lowest in the last 59 months. Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number is 3.54% (Provisional) for the month of July, 2024. Corresponding […]
Greening Indian White Revolution: Pathways to Carbon Neutrality
The new government’s 100-day action plan, includes establishing the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART). This pivotal initiative represents a strategic reorientation towards integrated and sustainable agricultural practices. For the dairy sector, this presents a critical juncture to align with these new paradigms, potentially setting a sustainable course that could serve as a […]
China’s Dairy Industry Shifts Focus from Infants to Adults
Dairy companies are shifting their focus in China from babies to adults, as a falling birth rate and intense competition force them to search for new areas of growth in what has long been one of the world’s biggest markets for milk. The A2 milk company, headquartered in New Zealand, last month announced new milk […]
Meadowview Jerseys specializes in A2A2 raw milk
Delton and Bridgett Good, who own and operate Meadowview Jerseys, both hail from conventional dairy backgrounds. After they tied the knot in 2019, they decided to venture into the family business in a way that surprised them both. Meadowview Jerseys specializes in A2A2 raw milk, milking 50 to 60 cows in a recently retooled, fully […]
The Snake That Clings to Cows for Milk: A Rural Indian Legend
In the heart of rural India, a captivating legend has been passed down through generations—one where snakes are said to cling to cows’ legs and drink milk directly from their udders. This intriguing tale, a blend of folklore and natural history, has long fascinated and cautioned many, creating a vivid image of a mysterious relationship […]
