Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is working with dairy veterinarians and producers to educate dairy employees about the responsible use of animal-health products. To maintain consumer confidence and eliminate the potential for antibiotic and drug residues to enter the food chain, a new dairy education program, including a toolkit, employee training and residue prevention tips, now is available.

The latest information on “cow comfort” and healthy heifer housing has become even more accessible. Veterinarians in North America may now register for a free two-year subscription to The Dairyland Initiative’s website, thanks to a generous sponsorship by Pfizer Animal Health.

Dairy veterinarian, artist and owner of Cow Art and More, Dr. Kathy Swift is donating a portion of profits from her brand-new sterling silver jewelry charm for the National Holstein Women’s Association Scholarship Organization (NHWSO) at 2011 National Holstein Association Convention in June.

On June 1, online voting opened for the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted by American Farmland Trust. Beginning at 12 p.m. EST, farmers market shoppers throughout the nation will be able to cast their votes for their favorite markets at www.farmland.org/vote The contest is a nationwide challenge for communities to rally support for their farmers markets. The goal is to promote the connection between fresh, local food and the farms and farmland that supply it.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Thrifty Chocolate Malted Crunch, represented by California dairy producer Ray Prock, Jr., and Blue Moon, represented by Progressive Dairyman Midwest Editor Karen Lee.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Blue Bell Southern Blackberry Cobbler, represented by Kentucky native and Progressive Dairyman Editorial Intern Ariel Waldeck, and Vanilla Bean, represented by Indiana dairy producer Leontien VandeLaar.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Chocolate Fudge Brownie, represented by Ohio dairy producer Brenda Hastings, and Blue Bunny Cookies 'n Cream, represented by Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Homemade Vanilla, represented by Ohio dairy producers Rose and Greg Hartschuh, and Blueberry Pomegranate, represented by Idaho graphic designer Kevin Brown.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Homemade Vanilla, represented by dairy undergraduate student Kelsey Holter, and Stonyfield's Creme Caramel, represented by Minnesota dairy producers Emily and Tim Zweber.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Penn State Berkey Creamery's Peachy Paterno, represented by dairy graduate student Emily Yeiser, and Dreyer's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, represented by Idaho dairy producer Rob Hull.