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USDA Releases New Proposed Downer Rule
As reported by Drovers magazine, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced yesterday a proposed rule to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to initiate a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory after initial inspection by Food Safety and Inspection Service personnel. Under the proposed rule, all cattle that are non-ambulatory disabled at any time prior … Read More
Bio-Vet Names Sales Rep Winners
Bio-Vet, Inc., and East Central/Select Sires, one of Bio-Vet’s distribution partners, announced the winners of a sales contest recently. East Central/Select Sires representatives achieved exceptional sales of Bio-Vet products during a period from late 2007 through the spring of 2008. The contest winners included: first place, Rod Alton, Monroe, Wis.; second place, Jay Ludeman, Lake Mills, Wis.; third place, Duey … Read More
Stewart's Has Highest Quality Milk
Congratulations to Stewart’s Shops in New York for being named 2008 Highest Quality Milk in New York State for the second consecutive year, and for the third time in four years! “Our entire company is honored once again, especially all of our dairy processing employees who work diligently with our local dairy farms to ensure our customers receive only the … Read More
Weekly CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has announced their weekly export acceptance bids. Both of the bids were from Dairy Farmers of America of Kansas City, MO, for the export of butter to Morocco in the following amounts: 125 metric tons (275,578 pounds), and 75 metric tons (165,347 lbs.). CWT will pay an export bonus to the bidder, only when delivery of … Read More
Barlass Named Director-At-Large
Not only was Marion Barlass, of Janesville, Wis., recently named the 2008 Dairy Woman of the Year by World Dairy Expo Inc., she was appointed Director #6 at-large of National All-Jersey Inc., headquartered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio this week. Congratulations to Marion! Directors-at-large are appointed by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Board of Directors. The Board met yesterday in a … Read More
Vote for Your Favorite Klondike Video
Have you voted yet for your favorite “What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar?” video? You only have until August 30! The company has whittled down the field of entries in its video contest from more than 500 entries to four finalists. And it’s asking the public for help to choose the ultimate winner. The finalists are Gregory Carroll … Read More
Dr. Lee Majeskie Dies
Internationally known dairy cattle judge and dairy youth supporter Dr. J. Lee Majeskie of Centreville died suddenly on Friday, August 22, at the University of Maryland Hospital. In 1970, Dr. Majeskie became the Director of Program Development for the U.S. Brown Swiss Cattle Association. During his five-year tenure, he developed the Production and Type Performance Registry program; initiated a National … Read More
Silage Additive Feeding Experiences
Looking for answers as to how NDF digestibility impacts dairy production? Pioneer Hi-Bred nutritional sciences veterinarian, Bill Seglar, explains how the types of forages being fed will impact neutral detergent fiber (NDF). Furthermore, Seglar talks about the value of silage additives and the role they play in nutrition. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/pioneer-podcast-39-wdd.mp3] Bill Seglar on NDF Digestibility (5:30 min MP3) To see all … Read More
Jersey Organizations Announce Promotions
The American Jersey Cattle Association, along with National All-Jersey Inc., has announced several staff promotions. Kristin Barlass Paul, Janesville, Wis., was named Field Service Coordinator for the AJCA and its affiliate, National All-Jersey Inc. and Ron Mosser, Geneva, Ind., was named Senior Appraiser for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal Program. Daniel S. Bauer, who joined the JMS staff in … Read More