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The road to milk quality leads to profit
While producing high quality milk in the quest for premiums is a goal of many producers, the road to increasing milk quality often results in more… including savings on vet costs and reduced culling. Read on to learn what three NorthStar producers are doing to produce high quality milk.
Controlling mastitis may improve reproductive performance
Mastitis is one of the most costly diseases for dairy producers in the United States. In addition to cow and profitability losses, mastitis has also been proven to effect reproduction. Click to learn more about the negative effects of mastitis on reproduction as reported by one University of Tennessee study.
When BVD finds your dairy herd
BVD is caused by a virus, a tiny particle that can ride a sneeze just like the common cold. Even with a vaccination program in place, your herd is not immune to BVD due to the constant evolution of the virus and exposure to new strains from sources outside your control. Don’t leave your herd’s health to chance. Read on to find out how to assess your risk and implement a screening program.
Water is key to preventing heat stress
Preparations for relieving summer heat stress should have been initiated in March, however there are still many things you can do to remedy the situation. Click here to learn more about cost effective ways to use water to help alleviate the effects of summer heat stress.
Scholarship winners announced
Adam Geiger, Brillion, Wisconsin; Craig Blough, Goshen, Indiana and Ashley Messing, Bad Axe, Michigan each received a $500 scholarship from NorthStar Cooperative. In its second year of existence, the NorthStar Cooperative scholarship program is open to all stockowners and their children who are interested in pursuing a college education in the field of agriculture. Click here to learn more about the 2007 winners, as well as how to apply in 2008.
Election Results
The annual stockowner meeting was conducted with terrific success and concluded the election process of stockowners to the board of directors and the Resolutions and Advisory Committee. Read on to learn the results of the elections.
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