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PRODUCER
Vol. 87 No. 5
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COVERSTORY
Modern economic trends and recent political developments prompt strong call for uniform fluid milk standards
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Photo by David Barr
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EDITOR’SNOTES
Stable markets and pricing continue to benefit Canadians
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RESEARCH
Examining a cow’s liver gene expression could help determine her future lactation performance
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DFOCHAIR’SMESSAGE
Elections let us follow through with our civic duty and ensure our voice is heard
RUMINATIONS
Trace minerals play a key role in keeping a cow’s immune system functioning for better health
PROVINCIALPERSPECTIVES
Quebec marketing board chair calling for producer solidarity to meet current and future challenges
APPLIEDSCIENCE
A fixed timed artificial insemination protocol has several advantages for improving pregnancy rates
DAIRYUPDATE
CQM letters mailed out ... Direct deposit for Ontario producers ... All-milk pool considered
MARKETS
P5 boards issue extra incentive days starting May 1
FARMFINANCE
There’s no better time than now to pause and consider your family’s and farm’s future needs
NEW’N’NOTED
DeLaval’s voluntary milking system marks its 10th anniversary ... John Deere launches new website
DFCPROMOTION
DFC is again running its From Farm to Table program this summer in Ontario and the Maritimes
BACKFORTY
An Ontario dairy farmer gets old hockey mask redesigned with eye-catching graphics
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - May 2011