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Sustainability, Innovation, Reputation and Exports Drive Dairy Checkoff 2023 Milestones
Article courtesy of Dairy Management Inc. ROSEMONT, Ill. – Dairy Management Inc., which manages the national dairy checkoff program, recently announced significant outcomes in 2023 on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers. “This past year, we built on our collective successes while defining the next chapter of the checkoff’s history,” said Barbara O’Brien, president […]
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3 Products to Consider for Your Herd’s Udder Health
Articles and photos provided byBouMatic Oxyblend 3: A Concentrate Pre-Dip With Three Germicides To Raise your pre-dip power to the 3rd power while still providing excellent teat conditioning. BouMatic OxyBlend3 a new pre-milking teat dip provides a new solution for teat dip needs. The product uses hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and DDBSA and combines them with […]
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Importance of Colostrum for Dairy Calves
By Heather Smith Thomas Dr. Pete Erickson, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, says the most important thing for any calf is to get colostrum soon after birth, since it is vital to the calf’s health. “We mainly think about colostrum in terms of immunity, but another important ingredient (besides the fluid) is the […]
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The Value of Managing Milk Temperature
Article Courtesy of American Dairymen Staff A dairy chiller is the most critical component in ensuring milk is made from cow to dairy counter at a safe and healthy temperature. So, how does the milking process work? Cow milking machines automatically pump milk from cows into refrigerated tanks. Once the milk is collected, the pasteurization […]
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