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EDITOR’SNOTES
There has been a mind-boggling amount of information about SCCs and mastitis
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RESEARCH
Simple tweaks to your feed ration could help reduce your cows’ sorting behaviours
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DFOCHAIR’SMESSAGE
Pay attention to heat stress in your cows and seek help, if needed, to control SCCs
APPLIEDSCIENCE
Researchers explore alternative dry-off methods to improve udder health
DAIRYUPDATE
Agreement reached in yogurt case ... Animal feed research boost ... Canadian dairy-only event launched
RUMINATIONS
New California study could help determine if adding European genetics to your herd is a good idea
FARMFINANCE
Putting the cart before the horse when planning for succession can do more harm than good
MARKETS
Ice cream faces challenges as summer arrives
DFCPROMOTION
DFC launches innovative public relations initiative to promote new Recharge Radio application
NEW’N’NOTED
Seal up bunker silos with new automated bunk closure system ... Genomic testing service launched
PRODUCERPROFILE
New DFO board member Steve Runnalls believes marketing system could be improved
BACKFORTY
A natural ingredient in milk could help protect humans against obesity
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - July 2012