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Brazil: Rains benefit pastures and dairy production

Cow Milk
Dairy
Brazil
Published Nov 7, 2022

Tridge summary

The occurrence of rain benefited the regrowth and development of pastures, improving the supply of food for the herd, which maintains good body condition and good sanitary conditions. Sanitary controls continue to be carried out, mainly aimed at preventing infestations by ectoparasites, in addition to preventive vaccinations.

Original content

Some producers face a lack of forage for dairy cows due to low silage stocks, caused by last year's drought and the extension of this year's winter, which hampered the development of summer forages. The dairy market was stable in the period. In the regional Emater/RS-Ascar de Bagé, as reported, producers in some locations in the countryside of Bagé and Aceguá suffered problems with the lack of electricity due to strong winds. In the region of Caxias do Sul, milk production has been maintained in those properties that have long-cycle ryegrass (tetraploid) or make bulky supplementation in the trough. In the region of Ijuí, in Condor, the information reveals a small decrease in the total volume of milk produced. In the other municipalities, production remains stable. In Frederico Westphalen's, there is expectation of retraction in the price of a liter of milk again. There were signs of an important reduction in the amount paid, which may motivate producers to remain in the activity. ...
Source: Milkpoint
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