Dr. Walter Chen: China’s Milk Market Dynamics | Ep. 21

Staying up to date with the latest opportunities in the dairy milk market is important for every farmer, manager, and dairy industry worker. In that sense, and considering that the US is one of the largest global exporters of milk and dairy products, keeping an eye on the demands from other countries is a must. So how is China's milk market faring at the moment: are there opportunities to be had, or can they become competitors in the export market? In this episode, with Dr. Walter Chen, we discuss the market opportunities for dairy producers in China, the challenges faced by Chinese dairies, the country’s milk consumption, and the future of their milk production.

“I grew up in China as a kid, and I never drank milk. It's not that I didn't want to drink it, I couldn’t – there was no milk available.” - Dr. Walter Chen

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:35)
• Chinese requirements for milk (14:04)
• Reproduction challenges for Chinese dairy farmers (18:48)
• Nutritional strategies in China (28:04)
• The availability of feed additives (32:08)
• The evolution of the Chinese dairy research (35:19)
• Data recording and management (36:37)
• Data recording issues (40:38)
• The final questions (43:54)

Meet the guest: Dr. Walter Chen

Experience:

• Current: President of a dairy consulting business in China
• Past: Dairy Management Consultant for Cargill Nutrition; Manager at XCanton American Dairy Farm in Canton, China; Calf Manager at Canton American Dairy Farm

Background:

• Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (University of Arizona)
• M.Sc., Ruminant (University of Arizona)
• B.Sc. (South China Agricultural University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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