The National Mastitis Council (NMC) will host its 53rd annual meeting, Jan. 26-28, 2014 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest advancements in milk quality and mastitis control will be highlighted during this three-day international forum. This event is open to professionals with a vested interest in high quality milk production. Milk quality specialists, veterinarians, milk … Read More
Dairy Maid Dairy Purchased
Dairy Maid Dairy, Frederick, Md. has been purchased by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Dairy Maid has been owned and operated by the Vona family since 1946 and is currently led by brothers, Jimmy and Jody. The Vonas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations. “The acquisition of Dairy Maid Dairy aligns with DFA’s strategy to increase its commercial footprint … Read More
Valley Pride Purchases Md. Plant
Valley Pride LLC, Harrisonburg, Va. has purchased the former Good Humor-Breyers ice-cream plant in Hagerstown, Md. Randy Inman, vice president of Valley Pride and Shenandoah Family Farms Cooperative, declined to say how much the cooperative paid for the property. The company will start production with milk and approximately 10 ice-cream products under the Shenandoah Family Farms label, he said. The … Read More
Aurora Expands Operations
Aurora Organic Dairy has expanded its High Plains Dairy Complex with a new dairy that has the capacity for 3,200 more cows. It is the latest expansion for the growing company which has a dairy herd of 22,000. Aurora Organic, which produces organic milk and butter, has expanded nearly every year since its start in 2007, said spokeswoman Sonja Tuitele. … Read More
New Website Focuses on Cow Nutrition
Prince Agri Products, Inc. has launched a new website which focuses on the role of dairy cow nutrition and management in maintaining a healthy immune system and greater productivity. Research continues to demonstrate that a well-functioning immune system is vital to dairy cattle when dealing with stressful events such as calving, high milk production, social changes, weather changes and forage … Read More
Allen Rejoins Bio-Vet
Bio-Vet, Inc., announces that K. William (Bill) Allen has rejoined the company as Business Development Manager. Allen will focus his efforts primarily in areas and markets not currently served by a Bio-Vet regional sales representative. Allen was Sales Manager and National Sales Director for Bio-Vet prior to his retirement last year. Allen has over 40 years of experience in animal … Read More
New Solution for Cleaning Bulk Tanks
With the introduction of new SUPERKLEEN™, dairy producers now have an efficient and economical solution to cleaning bulk tanks and CIP systems. The new product, available from A&L Laboratories, features an improved formulation for better, more effective removal of fat and protein while providing increased hard water tolerance. This unique, low-phosphorous, non-foaming liquid formulation goes into solution immediately and rinses … Read More
Penn State Mooofins Win
Mooofins are the winner of the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition, created by the student team from Pennsylvania State University. The team created a novel dairy-based, quiche-like muffin that targets adult consumers seeking a high-protein, on-the-go breakfast item. Mooofins were designed to come in a variety of flavors, including blueberry sausage, maple bacon Cheddar and bell pepper mushroom, and … Read More
Photo Contest Sponsored by Semex
Get your camera ready – Semex is seeking entries for its Annual Photo Contest! Entries due Sept. 1, 2013. Semex is looking for new, exciting photos featuring Semex-sired progeny to use in Semex promotions such as calendars, posters, brochures, website and much more. Preference will be given to photographs that include Semex cows and attire and will be judged on … Read More
Lindevig Joins Vet Plus
Congratulations to Dave Lindevig who has joined the Vets Plus, Inc. (VPI) sales team as National Account Manager. In addition to his sales role, Lindevig will collaborate with the VPI Research & Development team to create nutritional supplements for beef and dairy cattle. Lindevig brings over twenty years of experience as a nutritionist for beef and dairy cattle to his … Read More