It looks like chocolate milk is getting a boost down under according to Dairy Australia:
Butter Bound For Turkey
The latest export announcement for Cooperatives Working Together.
Cheese To Tunisia
The latest from Cooperatives Working Together:
Dairy Exports Reach A Record
The U. S. Dairy Export Council had some very positive news to report about exports. Talk about an increase this last 2 years. I wish my investment accounts had done as well.
Australian Dairy Education
This down under dairy group is proud to have a very important person on board. They believe it bodes well for the dairy industry in Australia.
BSE Confirmed in Alabama
In a press conference held Monday at 3 p.m. (EST), Dr. John Clifford,Chief Veterinary Officer with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that a Santa Gertrudis beef cow on a farm in Alabama has tested positive for BSE. An initial rapid test taken March 10th came back inconclusive, indicating the possibility that the cow might be infected. Results from a second rapid test were positive.
ILDEX 2006 In Vietnam & India
If you’re travelling in the area of Vietnam next week you might want to check out ILDEX 2006. If you miss that they’ll have one in India in April. It stands for “The International Livestock & Dairy Expo,” which in this case will be “For Emerging Markets In Asia.”
Australian Dairy Farmers In South America
A group of dairy farmers from Australia are in South America on a tour to learn more about the challenges their peers face. Here’s a photo, courtesy of tour sponsor, Dairy Australia, of members of the study tour examining forage crops.
Learn About Goat/Sheep Business In Italy
Got sheep? Maybe some goats? Want to know more about how to milk them for an income? Plan to attend the 5th International Symposium on the Challenge to Sheep and Goats Milk Sectors, April118-20, 2007, Alghero/Sardinia, Italy. You can’t plan ahead too soon.
When A Name Causes Problems
Boy, talk about a name problem. An AP story today points out the problems a dairy company in Kuwait is having over the whole Danish cartoon protests and boycotts. It’s the Kuwait Danish Dairy Co. They’re an Arabian gulf company that employs about 1,500 people.