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Argentine scientists said on Tuesday they had created four cloned and genetically modified calves capable of producing human insulin in their milk, a step they said could cut the cost of treating diabetes.
The newborn Jersey heifers -- who the scientists have named Patagonia 1, 2, 3 and 4 -- will start producing the human hormone when they reach adulthood, said the biotechnology company behind the project, Bio Sidus.
"This model of a genetically modified cow is a model that allows us to...
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New findings support emerging research that increased intake of calcium and low-fat dairy products may lead to lower abdominal fat tissue—or adiposity—at least in young adult white males, according to research funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperators. Theresa Nicklas, a professor of pediatrics at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, has worked with collaborators at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, La., on...
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Tesco may have waded in to rescue UK dairy farmers last week, but confidence in the sector is at its lowest point since 2004 and more producers intend to quit in the near future, a new survey says.
More than one in ten dairy farmers, around 16 per cent, said they planned to leave the sector within the next two years, according to the Milk Development Council's annual Farmers' Intentions survey.
Producer numbers could drop by a third up to 2008 if those intending to quit are joined by a...
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Cargill is introducing a new aromatic cheese culture to create subtle fruity aromas in the rind and mould of ripened cheese, a quality said to be sought after by consumers.
Ingredients manufacturers are seeking new ways to help dairy manufactures add value and extend their product lines. Along with the health benefits offered by probiotics, new aromas that appeal to consumers are emerging as a means of differentiation in the category.
"The ripened cheese market is very much driven by the...
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Scandinavian dairy giant Arla Foods has agreed to form a joint venture with its Russian distributor, Artis, as competition for space on the growing Russian dairy market intensifies.
Arla, which owns the Lurpak butter brand, said the venture would sell and promote butter and cheese in Russia's "rapidly growing market".
Competition for a piece of that market is also growing following investments from both foreign firms and the star of the homegrown scene, Wimm-Bill-Dann.
Max Sørensen,...
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Land O'Lakes, Inc. announced today the completion of the sale of assets of its Cheese & Protein International (CPI) operations, located in Tulare, Calif., to a US subsidiary of Saputo Inc.
The sale includes substantially all of CPI's cheese manufacturing operations and cut-and-wrap operations, formally known as Golden Valley Dairy Products. The transaction includes a long-term milk supply agreement, under which Land O'Lakes will be the full milk supplier to the CPI facility.
"This sale...
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Danisco promotes the authenticity of Italian cheeses with the launch of CHOOZIT™ SU CASU, a culture approved for Pecorino Sardo. Isolated from a large variety of sheep milk, whey (‘scotta’ in Italian) and pecorino cheese by Danisco experts, CHOOZIT™ SU CASU has been officially accredited and recognised fit for the production of Pecorino Sardo by the Consortium for DOP* Pecorino Sardo Protection. With one of the most comprehensive range of ripening and lactic cultures for cheeses,...
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Fonterra has developed a technique that allows colostrum to be added to ready-to-drink beverages with a longer shelf-life, opening up opportunities for new kinds of products and building sales of the ingredient in Asia.
Colostrum is obtained from the first milk produced by a mammal after giving birth. It is considered to be a special boost to health thanks to its high level of immune globulin (IgG), a substance that helps build up the immune system of a newborn mammal. There has been...
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Ways in which the educational needs of the dairy clientele in 2020 and beyond are met will change compared to those used in historical and contemporary dairy educational programs. After interacting with dairy clientele (farm managers, agribusiness personnel, veterinarians, educators, and consultants) for over 33 years, new ‘teaching’ approaches and opportunities are appearing and will continue to develop in all sectors of the industry. Looking back to examine changing industry patterns allows...
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Farfengo Maria, a daughter of Regancrest Mandelin, was the winning Junior 3-Yr-Old at the recent European Open Holstein Show held in Cremona, Italy, according to Ron Sersland of International Protein Sires. Mandelin has been a mainstay and popular proven sire at International Protein Sires. The bull’s popularity stems from his laudable type proof and high udder composite on nearly three thousand classified daughters. Mandelin is a Mandel son from the renowned breed matron, Snow-N Denises...
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Campina’s investment budget for 2007 provides great scope for new international product concepts. The international dairy co-operative Campina will release EUR 100 million for new investments in its existing production facilities in 2007. Even more than in 2006, investments will focus on new, often international product concepts that will further strengthen Campina’s market position. The Campina Members’ Council, consisting of representatives of the member-farmers in the...
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The Australian dairy industry has welcomed news that Australia and Japan will start negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement in early 2007.
Australian Dairy Industry Council deputy chairman, Paul Kerr, says Japan has long been Australia's most important export market for dairy, with regular annual sales near $500 million.
"While the two countries' dairy industries share a long and strong business partnership, a comprehensive FTA, including dairy, offers significant...
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The University of New Hampshire’s organic research dairy farm, the nation’s first at a land-grant university, announces the birth of its first organic female calf. The Jersey heifer, born Dec. 12, 2006, is the first-born to mother May, a UNH Jersey bred at Molly Brook Farm in West Danville, Vt. The calf weighed 42 pounds and was 24 inches at the withers.
“She’s a beautiful, healthy calf, and May handled the birth like a pro,” said “Uncle” Charles Schwab, professor of animal and nutritional...
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Australia’s dairy farmers now have an independent weekly grain and hay report to help them with their feed purchasing decisions.
Organised by Dairy Australia and funded by the Dairy Service Levy, the report is prepared using the combined resources of independent analysts Australian Crop Forecasters and the Australian Fodder Industry Association.
Announcing the weekly service, Dairy Australia’s manager strategic analysis Joanne Bills said: “The service will give dairy farmers a good...
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New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra said today that it will set up a best practice dairy farm in China to provide quality milk for Shijiazhuang SanLu, the Chinese dairy in which it holds a 43 per cent stake.
The company said its farm and production expertise would help SanLu meet increasing demands for high-quality milk and premium nutritional consumer products in China.
"By developing a cow to consumer supply chain in China we will be able to create value for our joint business and improve...
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UK dairy firms are being urged to capitalise on a resurgence in the country’s food and drink exports, through a new project with the Food From Britain organisation. Industry association Dairy UK said it would organise several events to coincide with the Food From Britain Export Awards this week, and was in discussions with the group over a new export programme designed specifically to help dairy firms. The move may help British dairy firms of all sizes to penetrate new markets...
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Students from the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia have topped their three recent state awards with a win in the National Young Achievement Australia business development awards.
At the YAA national awards function in Sydney last week the three students representing their "Why ADAD" company spoke of their pride and vision for the dairy industry as they accepted the Amcor-sponsored Community Values Award on behalf of their class mates.
The Community Values award was judged...
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The Semex Alliance is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Clare Rennie, project director for the Canada-China Integrated Dairy Cattle Breeding Project (IDCBP), has received the “Friendship Award” by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China established the state-level Friendship Award to thank, recognize and commend foreign experts for their outstanding contributions to China’s modernization construction. The Friendship Award...
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Most dairy farmers do not know their cost of production, according to new figures from the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.
The RABDF questioned over 600 milk producers at this year’s Dairy Event. Most said they did not know accurately the cost of producing a litre of milk, suggesting an average figure of 17.7p/litre.
But nearly two thirds admitted they did not know their production costs. “This figure is 10% higher than when we surveyed at the event two years ago,” said RABDF...
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Australia's dairy farmers are even more committed to protecting the environment according to a recent survey of their natural resource management (NRM) practices. The Australian dairy industry’s peak service body Dairy Australia conducted a random survey of more than 1200 of the country’s dairy farmers to compare how their natural resource management practices compared with six years ago. According to Dairy Australia head of Natural Resources Cathy Phelps the survey found that...
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