51,000 Cows less as GB milking herd decreases
Posted on: 21/08/20
According to AHDB Dairy at July 1st GB dairy cow numbers reduced by 2.9% (51,000 cows) to 1.68 million compared to the numbers recorded at 1st July 2019.
Against this youngstock numbers have risen which is the first rise in numbers since October 2016.
AHDB estimate 25% of GB Diary farmers had to cut milk output as a result of Covid19 and culling was an instant and effective way to cut production as requested by several liquid processors.
Having said that there is no real shortage of milk at present with spot prices fairly level at 28/29ppl delivered in.