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PRODUCER
Vol. 88 No. 1
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COVERSTORY
How Ontario dairy educators are helping
teach youth about agriculture and milk
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Photo by David Barr
4 EDITOR’SNOTES
Developing consumer eating habits could
impact our markets now and in the future
6 DFOCHAIR’SMESSAGE
Solid political support for supply management
helps us start the year off with confidence
8 DAIRYUPDATE
Milkhouse of the Future ... New payment system ...
Cheese plant rises from ashes ... Dairy vet honoured
18 DFCPROMOTION
DFC partners with Cuisinart to feature another
year-long contest in its popular milk calendar
20 FARMFINANCE
30 RESEARCH
Having a business plan in the event of a disaster
or illness can bring confidence, peace of mind
Understanding how our bodies absorb nutrients
could lead to more functional milk products
32 APPLIEDSCIENCE
36 RUMINATIONS
Adopting German and Austrian management
practices could boost calf survival rates
Mycotoxins produced by moldy grain or feed
could impair milk production performance
38 REARINGREPLACEMENTS
40 MARKETS
Knowing what signs to look for can help
you determine your calves’ health status
Blend price will rise
moderately on Feb. 1
43 NEW’N’NOTED
CanWest DHI introduces Bovine Viral Diarrhea
testing ... Valmetal prepares to expand operations
46 BACKFORTY
A German fashion designer uses milk
to create an innovative silk-like fabric
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - January 2012