Murray Goulburn seeks a lifeline, holds talks with Joyce and Pulford

BELEAGUERED milk co-operative Murray Goulburn has met with state and federal governments to discuss its plight.
By: KATH SULLIVAN, SIMONE SMITH and NATALIE KOTSIOS
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/dairy/murray-goulburn-seeks-a-lifeline-holds-talks-with-joyce-and-pulford/news-story/77cf9ec498564cc63b35c60a353fbad3

Dairy prices edge lower in latest auction

Prices edged lower in the latest fortnightly global dairy auction, including the important whole milk powder price.
The average price dropped 1 percent to $US3204 a tonne.
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Source: RNZ
Link: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/country/341792/dairy-prices-edge-lower-in-latest-auction

Dairy research: Study reveals whole moo language to be herd

THERE are many dairy farmers who talk to their cows, even if they won’t admit it.
By: SIMONE SMITH
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/dairy/dairy-research-study-reveals-whole-moo-language-to-be-herd/news-story/d52bbec32b1a4a6bd1328707b1f981fe

Mengniu Dairy bids for Murray Goulburn

A subsidiary of domestic giant China Mengniu Dairy Co is reported to be bidding for Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co, the biggest Australian dairy producer, in a deal valued at about A$1 billion ($779 million), according to thecattlesite.com on Friday.
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Source: Global Times
Link: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1070388.shtml

Bluetongue virus antibodies detected in dairy heifers near Echuca

SIGNS of Bluetongue virus have been found near Echuca.
By: JAMIE-LEE OLDFIELD
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/blutongue-virus-antibodies-detected-in-dairy-heifers-near-echuca/news-story/72673c7485a2819c30518e2eefef94b3