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A little good news during difficult times
With patronage and dividends of nearly $900,000 declared for the fiscal year, 2008 was definitely one of the best years ever for NorthStar Cooperative,” said Mike Heckaman, President, NorthStar Cooperative. “Continuing to build on that momentum the board offered a 5 percent incentive for patronage checks returned to the Cooperative and we approved a 5 percent increase in the stated value of NorthStar’s Class A Preferred Stock." Click here to learn about more positive events occurring at NorthStar Cooperative.
Getting the most from G6G
A commonly asked question regarding G6G is, “When is a good time to give other presynch injections of PGF2α?” According to Dr. Richard Pursley, Michigan State University, there is no good time to precede G6G with additional injections of PGF2α. Read on for more information from Dr. Pursley about how to get the most from G6G.
Progesterone testing pinpoints source of breeding problems
Screening cows for progesterone levels during synchronization can be used to diagnose causes of poor reproductive performance, as well as optimizing a breeding program. Click here to read how the recent use of progesterone testing helped one Michigan dairy farm pinpoint their reproduction challenges, which led to management changes and subsequently improved pregnancy rates.
Transition Cow Management Report Now Available
A good transition period allows cows to milk to their potential and breed back as quick as possible. The new DHI-403 Transition Cow Management report provides analysis of seven important monitors including: dry periods, first milk, fat protein ratio, udder health, reproduction, survival and stress. Click to learn more about this new management report now available through NorthStar’s DHI Services.
Election Results
At the annual meeting stockowners confirmed the elections which occurred at the district level for resolutions and advisory committee members and the board of directors. Click to learn more about the recently elected leadership of NorthStar Cooperative.
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