Representatives of the dairy and agriculture industry in general are just as outraged as the general public over an alleged “undercover” video of animal abuse on an Ohio dairy released yesterday by activist organization Mercy For Animals (MFA) MFA claims the video, which depicts savage and sick behavior toward dairy animals, was filmed over a four week period on Conklin … Read More
Animal Rights Group Releases Disturbing Video
This is a heads up in case you haven’t heard about it. Yesterday the Associated Press published a story about a video that was allegedly taken undercover at an Ohio dairy farm by the group Mercy For Animals. It is a shocking and disturbing video and whoever is actually involved should be put in jail for a very long time. … Read More
T.A. Seeds Joins NutriDense Licensees
BASF Plant Science L.P. has announced the addition of T.A. Seeds as a new NutriDense® trait licensee. T.A. Seeds, headquartered in Jersey Shore, Pa., will offer NutriDense Silage traits starting this summer due to strong demand in its market area and the positive performance of NutriDense genetics. BASF Plant Science breeding efforts have significantly improved NutriDense parent lines, and the … Read More
Holstein Association Celebrates 125
Happy 125th Anniversary to the Holstein Association USA! And many more! Visit their website to see several old photos chronicling the Association. On May 25, 1885, the Holstein-Friesian Association of America was formed, with 284 charter members from 26 states (of the 38 that existed at that time). Source: Holstein Association USA
Governance Proposal Generates Beef Checkoff Concerns
Representatives of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Federation of State Beef Councils met with USDA officials today to discuss NCBA’s proposed governance structure and held a conference with reporters afterward to review the outcome of the meeting. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter this week to Illinois cattle producer and NCBA President Steve Foglesong expressing … Read More
Alpharma Launches Anaplasmosis Webinar
Alpharma Animal Health has launched an online webinar that discusses the current status of anaplasmosis in cattle in the U.S. The webinar is based on an expert panel that convened in late 2009 featuring Dr. Hans Coetzee and Dr. Denny Hausmann, experts with extensive experience managing the disease and incorporating new strategies for diagnosis and control. The webinar provides a … Read More
Reducing The Cost Of Producing Milk
Alltech just held its annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium and I was able to attend once again. Discussion dinners are an important part of the program and I attended the dairy discussion. There I met Kevin Tuck, Global Ruminant Product Manager, who has been with the company for about 20 years. He says that the dairy business outlook … Read More
Lindner is 63rd Alice in Dairyland
Congratulations to Christine (Lepple) Lindner for being named the 63rd Alice in Dairyland! She was one of six final candidates for the public relations job that carries six decades of Wisconsin agricultural tradition. “My goal as Alice in Dairyland is to encourage consumers to take action with their dollars in supporting Wisconsin agriculture by buying locally-grown products,” Lindner said. “As … Read More
CWT Weekly Export Report
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted one bid from Darigold and one bid from Land O’Lakes for export assistance on a total of 108.4 metric tons (239,000 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the Middle East and Asia. The product will be delivered in June and July 2010. Since CWT reactivated the Export Assistance program on March 18, 2010, … Read More
Calif. Family Farms Debuts
California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has introduced their new “Family Farms” advertising campaign. Get to know nine real California dairy farmers who shared their stories in 30-second commercials. Each commercial features an actual dairy family telling their story, in their own words. “We want to help consumers put the face on the farmer responsible for the dairy foods they enjoy. … Read More