Van Beek Natural Science has introduced a new product for reproductive care in beef and dairy cattle called UterFlush. According to the company, UterFlush is administered intrauterine post-calving to help restore the cow’s uterus back to normal as quickly as possible. It can be given immediately after calving or later on when problems arise. The flush not only assists with … Read More
Purdue Dairy Digest Podcast
Purdue University is introducing a new podcast for dairy producers. “Purdue Dairy Digest,” a podcast series created by three Purdue Extension animal science specialists, will be available for free download by noon each Wednesday beginning June 16. Each podcast will run about two minutes and will include both information directed to dairy farmers and some general information for the public. … Read More
NMPF to Host Webinar on Foundation
Would you like to learn more about National Milk Producers Federation “Foundation of the Future?” Then plan to participate in a webinar on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 12 noon Eastern/9 am Pacific. NMPF will explain aspects of the “Foundation for the Future” proposal. Use the information below to participate in the webinar: Meeting Number: 593 409 320 Meeting Password: … Read More
New Online Nutrition Resource
Are you looking for up-to-date news on dairy nutrition? Then, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition has a new resource for you: PeakReportOnline.com. The web-based content will be driven by the information found in The Peak Report newsletter, along with supplemental videos, audio files, Webinars and links to further research and information. “The Peak Report has become an integral communication tool … Read More
Daily Dairy Calendar
A dairy fact a day is a great way to celebrate Dairy Month. Susainable dairy package manufacturer Tetra Pak has created a ‘Daily Dairy’ calendar featuring tips and key information about proper dairy nutrition for each day during the month of June. I’ve attached a copy of the calendar. The daily dose is also being sent by Twitter at @MilkMonthTips … Read More
Alice in Dairyland Pumps Ethanol
Alice in Dairyland (aka Cheryl O’Brien), Wisconsin’s official agricultural ambassador, helped to promote ethanol last week during a Minnesota-Wisconsin “Border Battle” between two fuel retailers on opposite sides of the St. Croix River. The promotional event on Thursday featured a rush-hour special where both stations sold E85 (85 percent ethanol fuel) at an 85 cents per gallon discount from 4-6 … Read More
Conklin Dairy Responds to Undercover Video
The Plain City dairy farm targeted in an undercover video released by Mercy for Animals (MFA) this week responded swiftly to animal abuses depicted in the footage. A spokesman for the farm confirmed the employee prominently featured willfully abusing animals was fired immediately Wednesday morning following the video’s release. “As fourth-generation farmers, our family takes the care of our cows … Read More
Sign-up Today to Visit Wis. Dairies
Dairy farmer have the opportunity to see two dairy robotic milkers, if they attend the Wis. tour hosted by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association and University of Minnesota Extension. Held June 15th though the 17th, attendees will visit Dugan Valley Dairy, along with several other dairies in Wis. The tour will feature two farms that utilize robotic milkers. Dugan Valley … Read More
Cooperative Network Applauds Legislation
Cooperative Network President and CEO Bill Oemichen commended Governor Doyle for bills signed into law today at a farm in north central Wisconsin. Three of the bills signed by the governor enjoyed the support of Cooperative Network during the legislative session, and were among the bills that received strong bi-partisan support in both houses of the Legislature. The bills supported … Read More
Pa. Center Introduces Consultant Program
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence has launched a new “Dairy Decisions Consultant” program. The goal of the new resource is to assist dairy farm families in the decision-making and planning processes that come in the wake of 15 months of low milk prices and negative margins. The program will offer professional consulting resources to help producers make informed decisions … Read More