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By a large majority, Ohio voters put their trust in a state livestock care board rather than acceding to ballot initiatives by animal-rights groups.  Full story and editor's commentary.

Plant at center of HSUS undercover video controversy had been shut down three times earlier this year for inhumane treatment of animals.  Full story and editor's commentary.

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Forty-seven dairy cows removed from farm in central Minnesota.  Full story.

Mike Rowe, host of the show Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel, discusses his latest efforts to promote the value of skilled, manual labor. Full story.

Minnesota farmers donated $115,000 worth of dairy and pork products to local food pantries Friday. Full story.

The most important thing a quality inoculant can do is maintain or retain more of the forage that is put in a bunker. Paul Porter, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist, says that improvement in dry matter recovery can add up to some substantial dollars. Full story.

Profitability ratio now at 2.04. Full story.

Ohio State University extension dairy economist says we need to shed more cows before returning to a "state of normalcy."  Full story.

Use these hints to determine the severity of your problem and what you should do. Full story.

Use these recommendations to increase the likelihood of future profitability and satisfaction for you and your dairy.  Full story.

Nutritionist Al Kertz offers comments on calf-rearing programs and the need to get calves off to a good start.  Full story.