World Dairy Expo is Natural Fit for Novus International

Cindy ZimmermanAlpharma, Audio, Charleston-Orwig, Health, Hoard's Dairyman, Novus International, World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo Photo Album World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: A global event like World Dairy Expo is a natural fit for a global company like Novus International. “It really fits with the vision of Novus,” says Stephanie Gable, Novus Global Marketing Manager. “One of the things we concentrate on at Novus is actually … Read More

NDC Launches New Website

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Health, Industry News, Nutrition

The National Dairy Council (NDC) is excited to announce the launch of its new blog, “The Dairy Report: News, analysis and opinion on nutrition and health research.” This new blog offers expertise, opinions and dialogue related to current trends and events in dairy foods, nutrition and science. A new post on The Dairy Report highlights a study that provides further … Read More

Tackling Lameness Efficiently

Amanda NolzHealth

Charlotte Johnston with TheDairySite offers up some tips for efficiently dealing with lameness in dairy cows, including a reference for mobility scoring by DairyCo. Here is an excerpt from her article, “Tackling Lameness Efficiently.” The mobility of cows refers to the ability of the cow to walk with a regular gait, without factors of lameness having an adverse effect on … Read More

Hood New England Dairy Cook-Off

Amanda NolzHealth, Industry News, Nutrition

Calling all chefs and bakers! Get your favorite recipes shined up and ready to go for this upcoming contest. Check out the details, and let me know if you enter! I would love to share your recipes! Beginning today, everyday home cooks from Maine to Rhode Island have extra incentive to get creative with Hood(R) dairy products with the launch … Read More

Drinking Milk in Childhood Extends Life Expectancy

News EditorHealth, Industry News, Research

New evidence suggests that children who consume dairy products may have a lower mortality rate compared with those who do not, according to research to be published in the journal Heart. A 65-year follow-up of a study into the eating habits of families carried out in the 1930s found that dairy products and a diet high in calcium made a … Read More

Calcium From Dairy Important For Strong Bones

Amanda NolzHealth

Here’s some positive media coverage to perk up your Tuesday! Kathleen Blanchard RN is an Examiner from Charlotte who gives “calcium credit” where it’s due: dairy products. Here is an excerpt from her latest blog post… Eating foods fortified with calcium, or taking calcium supplements may not be as good as dairy intake say Purdue researchers. The team of scientists … Read More

Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk

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Young people tend to cut down on bone-strengthening dairy products as they enter their 20s — just when their body needs it most, new research finds. In a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a majority of the 1,500 participants reduced their calcium intake in high school and the years immediately following high school. More than … Read More

Congrats to Youth Dairy Promoter, Brittany Arnold!

Amanda NolzCompetition, Education, Health, Industry News

I would like to extend many congratulations to Brittany Arnold, the recent crown winner of the Frederick County Dairy Princess contest in Frederick, MD. Arnold is a sophomore agriculture education student, who is incredibly passionate about the dairy industry. Arnold will compete along with other regional princesses for the title of Maryland Dairy Princess at 7:30 p.m. July 15, at … Read More

Simple Steps Can Improve Milk Taste and Quality

Amanda NolzAnimal Health, Dairy Business, Health, Markets, Milk, Nutrition

Improved milk quality on the farm can reduce costs, increase profits, improve animal health and give pride to producers. Pfizer Animal Health now offers a Dairy Wellness Plan that focuses on the health of the dairy cow and her calf, the economic health of the dairy operation and appropriate use of animal health products leading to a safe and healthy … Read More

Dairy Foods are Best Source of Calcium

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Health, Industry News, Milk, Nutrition, Research

A Purdue University study shows dairy foods have an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength. Connie Weaver, distinguished professor and head of the food and nutrition department, found that the bones of rats fed nonfat dry milk were longer, wider, more dense and stronger than those of rats fed a diet with calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate … Read More