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Organic West Milk Recognized for Animal Welfare by American Humane

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Food and drink, American Humane Certified, Animal rights movement, Robin Ganzert, American Humane, Animal welfare, Milk, Dairy cattle, Articles, Animals

RIPON, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, certified Organic West Milk for their outstanding commitment to animal welfare.

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  • RIPON, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, certified Organic West Milk for their outstanding commitment to animal welfare.
  • "Organic West Milk's admirable work providing excellent living conditions for their dairy cows is worthy of applause," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president & CEO of American Humane.
  • "Becoming American Humane CertifiedTM requires farmers to open up their operations and procedures to independent judgement and review, and Organic West Milk has proven their commitment to animal welfare."
  • Ten of the nation's top 12 grocery retailers now carry products that are American Humane CertifiedTM, according to an American Humane analysis.

Boveta Nutrition Studies Show Increased Milk Yield and Improved Feed Efficiency

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Food and drink, Dairy farming, Cows, Livestock, Dairy cattle, Milk, Cattle, Dairy, Total mixed ration

b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In two separate studies, Boveta Nutrition found that dairy cows that were fed its optimized diet experienced a 4-5.5% increase in milk yield with a 4-8% increase in production efficiency.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In two separate studies, Boveta Nutrition found that dairy cows that were fed its optimized diet experienced a 4-5.5% increase in milk yield with a 4-8% increase in production efficiency.
  • On each farm, the cows were divided into two equal groups and were balanced based on breed, parity, stage of lactation, mean milk production and milk components.
  • With a reduction in feed intake, less manure and methane gas are produced in the dairy or feed yard.
  • By implementing the Boveta Nutrition diet and reducing fibrous feed, methane can be reduced by as much as 10-40%.\nFor the complete study results, visit boveta.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boveta-nutrition-studies-show-in...\n'

Local farmers utilize innovative technology to make dairy an environmental solution

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Food and drink, Dairy industry, Cattle, Dairy farming, Milk, Dairy cattle, Dairy

Dairy Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award in 2018 and today has expanded the worm beds to five acres.\n"Cows are amazing.

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  • Dairy Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award in 2018 and today has expanded the worm beds to five acres.\n"Cows are amazing.
  • In fact, dairy farms utilize 90 percent less land and 65 percent less water than in the 1940s while producing more milk with fewer cows.
  • Fewer, more efficient dairy cows equal less methane both enteric and from manure and a smaller carbon footprint.\nThis Earth Day, Dairy Farmers of Washington is challenging perceptions about dairy farm sustainability and dairy\'s role as an environmental solution by dispelling common myths on their Facebook and Instagram pages with the help of local farmers.
  • Visit wadairy.org/sustainability to learn the truth behind these misconceptions and stories from local farmers including VanderKooy and Allred.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/local-farmers-utilize-innovative...\n'

University Products LLC Comments on AG News America's Recent Survey Showing Preferences and Strategies to Help Ward-Off Anaplasmosis in U.S. Cattle - Including Prevention via Anaplasmosis Vaccine

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Vaccination, Medical specialties, Anaplasmosis, Rickettsioses, Cattle, Vaccine, Dairy cattle, Animal diseases, Medicine

University Products, LLC is the maker and distributor of a bovine anaplasmosis vaccine successfully tested and deployed since 2000.

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  • University Products, LLC is the maker and distributor of a bovine anaplasmosis vaccine successfully tested and deployed since 2000.
  • CTC is a broad-spectrum antibiotic usually given in a variety of feeding levels and is used in beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, and sheep.
  • While respondents using the other two methods continued to experience significant cattle loss , despite using CTC or testing.
  • For more information on the ongoing vaccine study, or vaccine availability for farmers and producers, contact Dr. Luther directly by email at [email protected] .

Boveta Nutrition Improving Cattle Feeding Efficiency and Herd Profitability

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Mammals, Branches of biology, Livestock, Ruminant, Agriculture, Dairy cattle, Cattle, Animal science, Beef, Karen Beauchemin

In addition, by implementing the Boveta Nutrition diet and reducing fibrous feed, methane can be reduced by as much as 10-40%.

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  • In addition, by implementing the Boveta Nutrition diet and reducing fibrous feed, methane can be reduced by as much as 10-40%.
  • The patent-pending algorithm from Boveta Nutrition is based on 30 years of research.
  • Kerley is the company's founding researcher and specializes in animal sciences and ruminant nutrition for beef and dairy cattle.
  • Boveta Nutrition is currently finalizing results from field research it conducted with dairy operations last year.

Organic Consumers Association Sues Kraft for Allegedly Falsely Marketing Products Made With Artificial Growth Hormone as 'Natural'

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Food and drink, Food industry, Agricultural research, Agriculture in the United States, Animal welfare, Bovine somatotropin, Milk, Processed cheese, Dairy cattle, Dairy, Kraft Foods, Kraft Foods Inc.

"The Organic Consumers Association has for years educated consumers about the use of rbGH, an artificial, genetically engineered growth hormone used in milk production, and its harmful impact on human health and the health of dairy cows," said OCA International Director, Ronnie Cummins.

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  • "The Organic Consumers Association has for years educated consumers about the use of rbGH, an artificial, genetically engineered growth hormone used in milk production, and its harmful impact on human health and the health of dairy cows," said OCA International Director, Ronnie Cummins.
  • "By labeling cheese products made with this artificial hormone as 'natural,' Kraft deceives the majority of health-conscious consumers who care about animal welfare," Cummins said.
  • The lawsuit alleges that on January 9, 2019, Kraft announced that "KRAFT Natural Cheese is Now Made from Milk without the Artificial Hormone rbST," but that this statement did not apply to all Kraft Natural Cheese products.
  • The suit also alleges that Kraft knows consumers intentionally seek out dairy products made from cows raised without the use of rbST/rbGH, and that consumers will pay more for such products.

DGAP-News: Ekosem-Agrar reports disproportionate earnings growth for the first nine months of 2020

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Food and drink, Milk, Raw milk, Dairy cattle, Dairy

In the period from January to September 2020, the company collected a total of roughly 685,000 tons of raw milk.

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  • In the period from January to September 2020, the company collected a total of roughly 685,000 tons of raw milk.
  • The average daily raw milk output in the first nine months of the financial year amounted to around 2,500 tons.
  • As of 30 September 2020, the number of dairy cows stood at just under 100,000 animals (+2%).
  • 19% to EUR 477.7 million in the first nine months of 2020 (previous year: EUR 401.4 million).

Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Food and drink, Dairy farming, Articles, Cattle, Cows, Dairy cattle, Dairy, Milk, Dairy farming in Canada

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking care of the environment is nothing new for Washington's dairy farmers, and now they are taking that commitment to the next level as the U.S. dairy industry commits to achieving carbon neutrality or better by 2050.

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  • LYNNWOOD, Wash., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking care of the environment is nothing new for Washington's dairy farmers, and now they are taking that commitment to the next level as the U.S. dairy industry commits to achieving carbon neutrality or better by 2050.
  • "We consider our dairy products from the ground up, which begins with building our soil quality to grow high-quality feed and pasture for our cows.
  • Greater feed quality leads to greater milk quality and a healthier herd of dairy cows.
  • "This plan outlines how committed dairy farmers are to being an environmental solution and leader in environmental stewardship.

National Dairy Cattle Traceability Program is Launched!

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Monday, October 5, 2020
Articles, Food and drink, Milk, Cows, Dairy cattle, Dairy farming, Traceability, Grupo Lala, Dairy, Farm, Supply management

GUELPH, ON, Oct. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Lactanet Canada today announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada.

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  • GUELPH, ON, Oct. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Lactanet Canada today announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada.
  • Designed and built to be a centralized national system for the management of all dairy cattle traceability data, DairyTrace will provide protection, prosperity and peace of mind to the Canadian dairy industry in the event of an animal health emergency.
  • In addition to these tools offering convenience and efficiency, the DairyTrace launch includes the release of a modern national website at www.DairyTrace.ca , that hosts information for dairy producers, other custodians of dairy cattle and consumers.
  • Lactanet and DFC have been working collaboratively since 2016 towards the common vision of a national dairy cattle traceability program.

Study Shows Dramatic Dual Reduction in Farmer Feed Costs and Cattle Methane Emissions Using Red Seaweed Supplement

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, University, Education, Food and drink, Articles, Edible algae, Cattle, Seaweed, Eukaryotes, Dairy cattle, Dairy, FutureFeed

The study also confirmed past research with dairy cows that the seaweed supplement cut methane production from digestion by more than 80%.

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  • The study also confirmed past research with dairy cows that the seaweed supplement cut methane production from digestion by more than 80%.
  • In addition, the new study showed that the health and safety of the cattle were not compromised.
  • Blue Ocean Barns has developed a proprietary, natural feed supplement from the red seaweed that will allow farmers to easily integrate it into cattle diets.
  • Davis noted in the steers study that red seaweed achieves the most dramatic reductions in cattle methane output among all available technology and supplements.