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2010 Dairy Focus Sponsors

2010 Dairy Focus Sponsor List (alphabetically)

Unity in Dairy: Together We Stand

Pennsylvania needs each and every one of our dairy farms in order to maintain a strong dairy industry in the commonwealth. Dairy farms need each other, too. Local sales and service providers depend on their dairy farm customers and clients to support their businesses.

Upcoming Southeast Region Dairy Educational Programs

workshops coming up throughout the Southeast Region. For more information on these workshops contact: http://www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/ or call 888-373-7232

Genetic Indexes: Improvements to Aid Your Sire Selection

There were many changes in the dairy industry in the last five years, and adjustments to genetic bases and net merit indexes are definitely warranted. By utilizing these modifications, improvements to individual herd’s genetic potential, as well as more balanced, profitable cows will continue to improve and become the future of our dairy operations.

Dairy Outlook

As 2009 ended, dairy futures prices for 2010 moved strongly in a positive direction. Many factors contributed to this movement. Nationally, milk production is down by more than 1%.

Nutritional Conditions that May Affect Reproductive Performance of Dairy Herds

The reproductive performance of a dairy herd can be affected by three nutritional issues. There can be: 1.) an inadequate supply of nutrients (e.g. energy), 2.) an excess supply of nutrients (e.g. protein) , or 3. ) unplanned anti-nutritional dietary components (e.g. toxins, pathogens, etc.).

Milk Market Watch

Summary of milk prices and cheese and butter prices for the past twelve months

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