The International Dairy Federation has some papers you may want to look at. They are seven independent scientific review papers that record the views of top nutrition scientists on milk and its role on the diet. They’ve been published as a supplement to the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
Spectramast DC From Pfizer Animal Health
Pfizer Animal Health just announced an FDA-approved mastitis treatment. This treatment “provides dairy producers with a wider range of management options than any other dry cow mastitis treatment on the market.”
American Made Cheese Outlook Good
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board says “there’s gold in American-made cheese.” They see the growth in American made specialty cheeses continuing.
Flowery Methane From Cows
According to a story on the Daily Record, the “FUTURE IS ROSY FOR RESEARCH ON COWS.” This is a sweet smelling story . . .
How About Those Dairy Exports
According to the IDFA, dairy exports were up significantly in 2005. You can visit their website to see more information and a better image than the one I’ve posted here.
Bringing Internet Access To Rural America
I know posting has been a little light in the last day or so but we’ll be making up for that. In part the reason has had to do with me travelling and conducting several presentations on blogging and podcasting for agribusiness.
The High Priced Property Effect
The Inland Empire area in California is losing dairies rapidly. With the look of land prices there it’s no wonder. It’s hard to imagine land at up to a half million dollars an acre when you live in the midwest! This story is in latimes.com.
New Regional Rep For Holstein Association
There’s a new face at Holstein Association USA. Sandra McCauley, Carlisle, Pa., joins their Regional Representative team in southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and northern West Virginia.
Make That A Double Latte
“Lattes are a good way to add extra calcium to your diet,” says Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, Assistant Director, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. “They’re better than drinking coffee alone. The calcium and other nutrients in milk, protect bones to guard against osteoporosis, and with nonfat milk, you get the nutrition with few calories.”
The Callicrate Bander Is Our Newest Sponsor
I’d like to welcome The Callicrate Bander as the newest regular sponsor of World Dairy Diary. Thank you Rachel.