The FDA has given Elanco Animal Health approval of Imrestor™ – the first product of its kind for the dairy industry. Imrestor is only available from veterinary prescription for the reduction in the incidence of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation in periparturient dairy cows and periparturient replacement dairy heifers. The protein helps support the natural function … Read More
Colorado State Animal Sciences Grows Dairy Edu & Research
The Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University is adding a new member to its faculty ranks in the dairy education and research area. Dr. Pablo Pinedo, who holds both a DVM and Ph.D., joined the department and focuses on improving the health and well-being of dairy cattle. “There is no question that the health and welfare of animals … Read More
NMPF Approves Changes in FARM Program Version 3.0
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Board of Directors approved changes to the National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Program to strengthen the effectiveness and credibility of its animal care standards. Revisions to the FARM Program occur every three years and are based on input from farmers, veterinarians, and others involved in the FARM Program’s Technical Writing Group, NMPF’s … Read More
World Dairy Expo Welcomes New Board Members
The World Dairy Expo recently held there Board of Directors and committee meetings where industry representatives and dairy producers from across North America met to provide input for the planning of the annual event. The Board of Directors welcomed two new industry representatives. Julie Luedkte, Middleton, Wisconsin, will represent Cooperative Resources International, and Tim Griswold, Black Earth, Wisconsin, will represent … Read More
NMPF Board Endorses TPP Agreement
The National Milk Producers Federation voted Tuesday to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. The organization is now urging Congress to pass the agreement this year, even as it also registered concerns with another major trade pact being negotiated with Europe. In addition to adopting a resolution of support for TPP, the NMPF board expressed its opposition to moving forward … Read More
NMPF President Addresses Senate About Trade
National Milk Producers Federation told members of a Senate panel the value of a trade agreement is formed not in the negotiations, but in the enforcement of the treaty. Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF, told the Senate Finance committee Thursday that trade is critically important to America’s dairy industry with the implementation of the Uruguay Round and numerous other … Read More
Dairy Industry Commends U.S. for Export Clarifications
Honduras is an important trading partner for the dairy industry and that industry is commending the U.S. government for its recent work to secure clarifications about the right to use several generic cheese names in their exports. The work done will also establish a better model for providing food information to other Central American countries in the future. Last year … Read More
Alltech Focused on International Dairy Growth
The incredible growth of India’s dairy industry was a hot topic of discussion for Alltech at the 2016 Australian Dairy Conference, where speakers from around the globe gathered to share encouragement and ideas about the dairy field. Matthew Smith, Alltech vice president of Asia-Pacific, shared his experience working in this and other emerging markets at the conference. “As a nation, … Read More
Zoetis Launches New Dairy Genomic Test
Zoetis has announced the launch of Clarifide Plus, the first commercially available, U.S.-based genomic test that allows dairy producers to directly predict disease risk in Holstein cattle. Clarifide Plus is the most comprehensive package of trait predictions for Holstein cattle, enabling use of genetic selection along with good herd management to help reach their herd health and profitability goals. The … Read More
National Milk Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged the full Senate to act quickly on legislation that would establish national regulations to bring consistency and transparency to the labeling of ingredients and processes used in the food supply. This would prevent confusing marketing environment in the food industry this summer, when Vermont’s new law, requiring labeling of foods containing GMOs, … Read More