So what, exactly, is a Flunixaminer? An injection for use in lactating dairy cows, apparently. Fort Dodge Animal Health just received FDA approval for their branded injection of flunixin meglumine.
Cool Dog Days
I have got to have one of these. This is one great idea. Cool Dogs. I have no doubt this idea will grow. Sounds like Peter, made a smart move from his hi-tech industry job.
Savor a Slimmer Summer
Everyone wants a spring break body. Now you can have a slimmer summer with 3-A-Day of Dairy’s 3-Week Healthy Lifestyle Start-Up Plan. They’re supporting the campaign with new radio spots. Here’s a couple of them for you:
Butter Outbound to Honduras & Mexico
Cooperative Working Together is helping another export transaction:
Lower Milk Price Forecast
How about some more news out of USDA today. This one’s from their World Outlook Board. USDA reporter, Brenda Curtis, has a story about milk prices being forecast lower due to higher production and higher stocks.
Can we Breed Mastitis Out Forever?
Maybe not quite, but USDA is working on a solution. The Ag Research Service is working to determine if we can genetically engineer our cows to resist the infection altogether.
Iowa State Groundbreaking Planned
Iowa State University is about to break ground on a new project. It looks like we’re all invited.
New Fly Bait From Elanco
There’s a new product out for fly control you may want to look at. It’s Elector Bait, from Elanco Animal Health and was just approved by the EPA.
CWT Announcements
Here’s a list of recent announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
Leon's Dairy Diary
Chuck introduced you to Leon the Milkman and his blog a few days ago, and now Leon has ventured where previously only folks like Webster have dared to tread – The Dictionary!