John Fetrow, V.M.D., M.B.A., professor, Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota; Mike Hutjens, Ph.D., extension dairy specialist, Animal Sciences Department, University of Illinois; Ronald Kensinger, Ph.D., department head, professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Oklahoma State University; Lloyd Metzger, Ph.D., associate professor, Dairy Science Department, South Dakota State University; John F. Smith, Ph.D., professor and extension specialist, Dairy Science, Animal Sciences and Industry Department, Kansas State University; and Leo Timms, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University.

The Council, now in its second year, provides support to Midwest Dairy by reviewing industry information materials, providing insight on emerging issues, presenting science-based rationale about on-farm production practices to professional organizations and guiding development of scientifically-reviewed technical papers.

“As we continue to help Midwest consumers understand the day-to-day activities on dairy farms that promote compassionate animal care, sound environmental stewardship and dedicated production of wholesome dairy foods, we must also be mindful of the sound science that supports these on-farm activities,” said Donna Moenning, vice president of industry image and relations for Midwest Dairy Association. “Our Scientific Advisory Council members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, combined with a real understanding of the dairy industry, to our outreach with a wide variety of audiences.”