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Congratulations to Mark Kunde, the new National Accounts Manager at Vets Plus, Inc. Kunde will be working with producers in the Midwest and Northeast, focusing on Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Kunde has worked for over 30 years in Wisconsin’s dairy industry, including ten years as a Sales Territory Manager with ANIMART, Inc. and over twenty years as owner-operator of a 125-cow … Read More

Congratulations to GÜnter Korthauer, the new Director of Technical Services for BouMatic®. Mr. Korthauer joined BouMatic in April, 2013, as the Dairy Solutions Manager responsible for Europe. He focused on developing standard layout templates and tools to support the BouMatic Sales Force in planning, selling and installing Systems and Upgrades. Mr. Korthauer brings 30 years’ experience working in the milking … Read More

Turkey Hill Dairy president Quintin Frey retired Tuesday, according to Kroger. Frey began his career with Kroger at Turkey Hill Dairy in 1980 as a management trainee. He served in a variety of leadership roles before being promoted to serve as president in 1991. During Frey’s 22 years as president, premium ice cream-marketer Turkey Hill tripled in size and profitability … Read More

WhiteWave Foods, maker of Horizon Organic and Silk Soymilk, is officially spun-off from Dean Foods Co. After the stock distribution made at the close of business Thursday, Dean Foods now owns a 19.9 percent stake in WhiteWave. Dean Foods plans to dispose of those holdings — through debt-for-equity exchanges or other tax-free dispositions — within the coming 18 months, officials … Read More

Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Tomkins, founder of venture | dairy, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). In making the award, AFIA cited Tomkins’ achievements during his 30-year career as an active member of the U.S. Feed Industry, including his research contribution to the U.S. dairy industry, contributions to the National Research Council’s subcommittee … Read More

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has announced a strategically refocus of the association’s priorities and industry role. DCHA will be redefining the information and services provided to its members to ensure relevant and progressive training and educational resources are available. These changes will help to further advance the profitability, health and performance of young dairy animals, as well … Read More

The National Mastitis Council (NMC) will host its upcoming regional meeting July 23-24, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Maine. Along with networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, this two-day conference will consist of educational seminars in addition to specialized, interactive short courses. Individuals will be able to select specific topics of interest to them. “This year’s regional meeting is shaping up … Read More

Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD), has announced that it has secured funds to launch an automated on-farm system and rapid on-farm test for mastitis. Funds will be used to launch AAD’s QscoutTM automated on-farm lab system and QscoutTM MLD rapid on-farm test for mastitis in dairy cows. Proceeds will also develop new tests to detect disease-causing pathogens in hours instead of … Read More

Congratulations to Abigail Trotter, the newest member of the All-American Dairy Foundation communications committee. Trotter will serve as manager of the foundation’s Facebook page. Trotter has been active in the All-American Dairy Show as a youth, showing Guernsey cattle with her family members from Trot Acre Farm. She also served as an alternate Pennsylvania Dairy Princess in 2008-2009. As a … Read More