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The recent history of U.S.ethanol for fuel can be divided in two periods, the last decade of the 20 th century and the first of the current one. During these two decades ethanol production grew by 60 and 780 percent, respectively. Estimated production in 2011 was 13,900 million gallons of ethanol. According to the Renewable Fuels Association (2012)U.S. farmers harvested in 2011 almost 12.4 billion bushels of corn. In the same publication the demand for...
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INTRODUCTION Pakistan is primarily an agricultural based country and livestock plays a pivotal role in its economy, providing essential items of the human diet in the form of milk, meat and eggs. At present, livestock contributes about 51.8 per cent of agricultural value added and 11.3 per cent to the GDP (Government of Pakistan, 2008-09). The estimated total number of livestock in 2008-2009 was 154.3 million. Foreign earnings of the livestock...
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Introduction In developing countries small dairy holders play an important role in food security. In Pakistan more than 70% animals are owned by farmers having herd size of 1-10 animals. These farmers are back bone of our dairy industry that produces more than 70% of market milk supply. In case of livestock farming, the major % of dairy animals is raised by farmers having not more than 15 animals per farm. A significant percentage 76.4 (22.56...
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The livestock sector is undergoing massive changes in the global context in response to population growth, increased globalisation, and demand for food products of animal origin in developed and more so in developing countries. Over the last two decades, the livestock sector has grown at an annual rate of 5.6 per cent, which is higher than the overall growth of agricultural sector (3.3 per cent).
Several studies indicate...
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Intensive production holds key to feeding growing cities, but improvements in natural resource use and environmental performance are crucial
By 2050 an expanded world population will be consuming two thirds more animal protein than it does today, bringing new strains to bear on the planet's natural resources, according to a new FAO report published today.
Populations and...
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As we follow from news that last year global crisis affected dairy industry severely and considerable amount of milking cows have been culled all around the world because of the low milk price. Do you think cattle breeding industry will experience heifer and breeding cow shortage in near future as a result of this culling rate?? ...
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Abstract The recent floods have caused huge losses to human lives as well as to human belongings. The flood has badly affected the dairy potential pockets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 0.15 millions of animals and 0.8 million poultry have been perished in the terrible waves of this July monsoon floods. In the paper floods effects and damages in the context of agriculture and livestock have been discussed. After the flood quick response...
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The SOMMET DE L'ELEVAGE is closing the door on its 19 th edition which, like the sky over the Auvergne region, turned out to be sunny with the odd cloud and gust of wind. "This has been a good show" says Fabrice Berthon, CEO . "The fact that the Minister for Agriculture didn't attend didn't in any way prevent us from holding another successful event" adds Roger Blanc , the President of the...
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1,200 exhibitors, 1,900 animals and 76,000 visitors are expected in Clermont-Ferrand (France) next 6, 7 and 8 October, when the 19 th Sommet de l'Elevage opens its doors to French and international livestock professionals, offering an unparalleled program of livestock showings, business forums and conferences, all with the show's trademark public-friendly atmosphere.
The Charolais breed at the...
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Dear Friends, you are getting this message due to the fact that you are part of the RAPCO dairy 2010 Class! You are part of a selected group of people related to dairy production in Latin America and Engormix.com has opened this discussion forum in order to make the American Soybean Association’s effort more extensive and have a wider impact, that the three-day intensive discussion in Costa Rica.
Through this tool you may be able to keep in touch, make questions, share new information,...
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Keywords: Small Dairy Holders, Milk Marketing, Farmers groups Abstract Livestock play a vital role in our agro-livestock based national economy of Pakistan. They contribute 52% in Agriculture and 10.9% in GDP. The livelihood of more than 30-35 million people depends directly or indirectly on livestock sector. It has shown growth rate of...
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By Chris TEO
Almost a year has passed since the eruption of the melamine-tainted milk scandal that still reverberates across the globe; China's dairy industry is recovering steadily, albeit under a large current of sweeping changes.
Before the massive scandal that unravelled last September which killed six infants and sickened some 300,000 children, the use of melamine to artificially boost protein content in milk products was a common industry practice and an open trade...
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Success was certainly not a foregone conclusion: continue to further professionalization the event with a change in opening days, in a particularly tough economic climate, while pioneering the use of a concert venue – the “Zénith d’Auvergne” – for a national cattle show championship. “We put on a great show” was how Roger BLANC, President of the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE, summed up the event as doors closed on this 18th edition. The SOMMET DE...
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ROCK SPRINGS, WISC. - International Protein Sires bolstered their sire lineup with three impressive new sire releases as the result of the August sire summaries. "In the sporting world you would call this achievement a hat trick. These new releases not only strengthen the IPS offering, they provide pacesetting genetics for the progressive minded dairy farmer," stated Ron Sersland, President and CEO of IPS.
IPS first score is 6HO1036 Arrow, a graduate of the IPS young...
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The lactic acid bacteria in cheese made from unpasteurised milk can reduce the growth of the harmful bacteria that may occur in these cheeses.
Norsk Gardsost and Nofima Mat are working on a project to find out more about the microorganisms in cheeses made from unpasteurised milk. They have now found bacterial cultures that can inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacteria that can occur in these cheeses.
Reduces bacterial...
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A Purdue University study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength.
Connie Weaver, distinguished professor and head of the food and nutrition department, found that the bones of rats fed nonfat dry milk were longer, wider, more dense and stronger than those of rats fed a diet with calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is the most common form of calcium used in calcium-fortified foods and supplements.
Weaver said the study,...
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We have a number of terms and numbers thrown at us, especially in financially distressed times like now. Milk/feed ratio, income over feed cost, breakeven, variable costs, and fixed costs, are a few terms floating around. What do they mean, how do I figure out my numbers, and then what do I do with them? To compute these numbers for your own farm, it requires a good set of farm records.
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Milk producers are facing significant economic challenges this year, said a University of Illinois Extension dairy specialist.
"Milk prices at the farm gate will decline over 30 percent or $5 to $6 per 100 pounds," said Mike Hutjens. "In November of last year, the price per hundredweight was $19. By the end of this month, it may drop to $13.
"The reasons for this decline include the recession in both the U.S. and world dairy economies, a stronger U.S....
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