Articles by Ruud Peys

6 major food producers launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance
21-12-2023 | News

6 major food producers launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance

New cases of bluetongue were detected through additional surveillance, rural affairs department Defra said. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
05-12-2023 | News

More cases of bluetongue found in the UK

The total number of EHD cases in France is still rapidly increasing, with the department of agriculture in Paris reporting over 3,300 infected premises as of 20 November.
27-11-2023 | Article

France battles EHD and Bluetongue: Impact on milk production

As for consumption, in 2022, French families bought just over 2.1 billion litres of fresh milk, in France mostly long-life or conditionée, 2.1% less than in 2021. Photo: Canva
08-11-2023 | Article

French dairy herd and milk production in steady decline

Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. In small ruminants, it is generally asymptomatic. In cattle, on the other hand, it can cause clinical signs leading to economic losses on farms. Photo: Canva
10-10-2023 | News

EHD is spreading rapidly in France, compulsory cattle testing

EHD, which is a notifiable disease, infects mostly deer and cattle and to a lesser extent small ruminants. Photo: Henk Risiwick
28-09-2023 | News

France confirms first cases of EHD in cattle

Photo: Pixabay
02-06-2021 | Article

Dairy giant Lactalis crosses bar of €21 billion in sales

The Irish cooperative predicts a further increase of the milk production across its suppliers. Photo: Hans Prinsen
04-05-2021 | News

Dairygold looking for higher margin opportunities

Photo: Hans Prinsen
25-01-2018 | Article

France stops compulsory bluetongue vaccination

Irish dairy farmers dont stop milking. Photo: Shutterstock
19-08-2016 | Article

Irish dairy farmers don’t stop milking

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Ruud Peys International journalist