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RUMINATIONS
You can successfully bed stalls with manure solids using correct management approach
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EDITOR’SNOTES
As U.S. dairy leaders warn against trade deals with New Zealand, Canada stands to benefit
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DFOCHAIR’SMESSAGE
We should strive to be leaders of our industry, not just caretakers
ALTERNATIVEENERGY
German experience shows investing in on-farm biogas technology can reap big dividends
DAIRYUPDATE
Dairy farmers have rosy outlook ... Twice-a-month payments implemented ... New Elora research centre
CALFHEALTH
Your calves need complete balanced diet to thrive during cold weather
INDUSTRYROUNDUP
Holstein Canada and Canadian Dairy Network members decide not to join forces after all
MARKETS
P5 provincial boards approve fall incentive days for four months
DFCPROMOTION
DFC continues to focus on teens in 2012 by communicating benefits of drinking milk
NEW’N’NOTED
BouMatic module helps you identify herd heats ... Bovine pregnancy test provides quick results
RESEARCH
CanWest DHI program offers advantage when managing bulk tank somatic cell counts
BACKFORTY
A new worldwide study shows owning livestock and working on the farm can benefit your heart
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - February 2012