Foot-and-Mouth Disease Creates Price Risks for Europe's Dairy Industry

In March, raw milk prices decreased slightly, despite the seasonal increase in milk yield due to warm spring weather. An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in European countries may contribute to a further decline in raw milk prices, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

What You Need to Know About Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Discussed at Webinar

On April 7th, an initiative of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the Committee on Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine of the Public Council of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, in cooperation with the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP) and the Consulting Center of AMP, held a free webinar for the dairy community of Ukraine. The goal was to provide updated information on the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue in the EU, the risks for Ukraine, disease symptoms, effective prevention measures, and action plans for farms and local service representatives in case of suspected or confirmed outbreaks.

Commercial Farms Must Maintain a Closed Operation to Prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease

A closed operational regime is a reliable method for protecting livestock from various infectious diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease.

Animals can contract foot-and-mouth disease from wild or domestic animals. Newly acquired livestock should undergo a 30-day quarantine period.

GDT Auction: Skimmed Milk Powder Prices Increase

Following the latest auction session, the price index has increased due to a resurgence in demand for skimmed milk powder in export markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Producers Face Another Drop in Milk Prices

Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in European countries and the cancellation of the preferential duty-free regime by the EU for Ukrainian agricultural exporters create conditions for further reductions in raw milk prices in Ukraine, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

Farms of All Categories Increase Cattle Population

Farms of all categories have increased their cattle population compared to February 2025. However, the number of cows has slightly decreased. Active demand for cattle and beef is observed in external markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

+10 Vehicles for the Air Assault Forces from AMP Participants

+10 vehicles for the Air Assault Forces (UA Air Assault Forces) provided by the participants of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP)!

Dairy farm owners, including those from war-affected and frontline territories, supported the Ukrainian Agri Council (VAR) initiative “Big Collection for the Air Assault Forces” and purchased much-needed pickup trucks for our military to carry out combat missions and defend Ukraine.

Milk and Beef Production: Analytical Report, February 2025

Dairy farms (DFs) may refrain from significantly increasing milk production in 2025 to prevent further drops in raw milk prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection Calls for Enhanced Prevention Measures

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection has urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity measures in light of the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spread. Concern arose after a recent case of this dangerous viral disease was reported in a neighboring country. FMD has not been registered in Ukraine since 1988, but the regional situation requires increased attention.

GDT Auctions: Price Index Remains Unchanged

As a result of the GDT auction, the price index remained unchanged, which could be due to sluggish demand for skimmed milk powder on export markets and an uncertain situation in the dairy fat market amidst the U.S. trade war, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.