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DCHA tip of the week: The next best thing to car seats for calves
For many dairies, raising heifers off-site means transporting animals at least once to separate rearing facilities, and then bringing them home again before calving.
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NMPF Chairman, President cite successes at annual meeting
Standing before their members this week at the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual meeting, NMPF leaders reported on the organization’s progress over the past year.
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DCHA tip of the week: Maximize the value of vaccines
One of the best ways to prevent pain and suffering in animals is to keep them from getting sick in the first place. Vaccines are extremely helpful in that effort, but much of their effectiveness depends on proper usage.
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Protecting animal health with responsible drug use
Animal health products are valuable in helping dairy veterinarians and their clients treat infections, minimize pain and relieve suffering in sick animals.
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DCHA tip of the week: Humane cattle handling
Humane handling reduces stress on animals while promoting the safety of the people working with them.
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IDFA statement on Senate Amendment 872
Statement of Jerry Slominski, IDFA Senior Vice President for Legislative and Economic Affairs, on the introduction of Senate Amendment 872 by Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY)
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DFA chairman honored for agriculture achievement
Randy Mooney, chairman of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) Board of Directors, has been honored by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon with the Governor's Award for Agricultural Achievement, which honors outstanding farmers, growers and processors in a variety of agriculture commodities.
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Carbon footprint improvements on KLA convention program
Ranchers, feeders and dairymen must continue to improve production efficiency and tell consumers how these actions decrease the environmental impact of livestock production systems.
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WLIC unveils future direction
The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium’s membership has approved plans for transitioning from a largely federally funded program to a program funded by industry and government. The proposal is a three-part approach which consists of a shared federal and state contribution, a branded tag initiative, and an industry sponsorship program.
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Gold Standards III are here
The Gold Standards III, industry standards for animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers, are now available for all producers.
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IDFA says NMPF misses the mark
The IDFA today said that even though there is a historic opportunity to reform U.S. dairy policy to benefit consumers, farmers and the entire dairy industry, the proposed changes to the FFTF plan put forth by the NMPF continue to include unacceptable policy reforms.
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