The Canterbury region of New Zealand has experienced heavy unseasonal snowfall, which has left sheep farmers worried about lamb losses (FWNZ).
China – dairy
imports increase
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China’s dairy imports increased in September by 3.9%, an additional 39m kg (37.8m litres) in liquid milk equivalents, a badly needed boost for global dairy markets (DCA).
UK – antibiotic use in pigs
For the second year in a row, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig herd, but it is still almost 18% lower than in 2020 and 69% lower than in 2015 (AHDB).
Argentina – Beef
exports rise
Argentina exported 85,000 tonnes of beef in August, the largest monthly volume so far this year.
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New Zealand – unseasonal snow worries farmers
The Canterbury region of New Zealand has experienced heavy unseasonal snowfall, which has left sheep farmers worried about lamb losses (FWNZ).
China – dairy
imports increase
China’s dairy imports increased in September by 3.9%, an additional 39m kg (37.8m litres) in liquid milk equivalents, a badly needed boost for global dairy markets (DCA).
UK – antibiotic use in pigs
For the second year in a row, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig herd, but it is still almost 18% lower than in 2020 and 69% lower than in 2015 (AHDB).
Argentina – Beef
exports rise
Argentina exported 85,000 tonnes of beef in August, the largest monthly volume so far this year.
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