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People may avoid milk and other dairy products due to concerns about lactose intolerance, but eliminating these nutrient-rich foods may not only be unnecessary to manage the condition – it could impact diet and health, concludes a panel of experts assembled by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

USDA released its January Livestock Slaughter Report this morning, showing 49,000 fewer dairy cows were sent to slaughter this January compared to a year ago. Keep in mind, however, that the last Cooperatives Working Together Round of the 2008 culling program was still being wrapped in January 2009. It likely accounted for many of those extra cull cows last year.

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) applauded yesterday’s introduction of a House bill that would allow for open travel for all Americans to Cuba and further facilitate U.S. agricultural exports to that nation.

The U.S. ethanol industry exported 5.64 million metric tons (mmt) of distillers grains worth nearly $1 billion in 2009, shattering the previous record set in 2008, the Renewable Fuels Association reported recently.

Provimi North America announces a new line of milk replacer products under the brand name Nurture calf formula.

Calf Mos Plus contains XTract Instant, a soluble version of XTract 6930, the popular microencapsulated plant extract (containing essential oils from capsicum, oregano and cinnamon) for monogastric animals from Pancosma S.A.,

The Idaho Dairymen’s Association (IDA) is circulating a letter requesting Idaho milk processors lift a ban on the use of BST.

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC announces the launch of its newest multimedia tool for dairy producers and calf enthusiasts—Calf Wise on Facebook.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.'s (DFA) board of directors and management are taking a series of proactive steps to emphasize its commitment to proper treatment of animals.

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