Dairy industry sees improved quality and safety

China's dairy output has grown rapidly over the years, boosted by advanced livestock farming and large-scale milking techniques, with sharp growth seen in both dairy processing and consumer products, industry leaders said.

At the latest China Dairy Exhibition held in Tianjin between July 9 and 14, Li Defa, head of the China Dairy Association, said cow farming productivity in the country has grown to 30.1 million metric tons last year, with large-scale farms comprising the majority of the farm operation models.

"Mechanical milking at large-scale farms in China has significantly improved the quality and safety of raw milk," Li said.