Progressive Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy releases first Corporate Citizenship Report

November 11, 2013

Aurora Organic Dairy, a U.S. provider of quality retailer brand organic milk and butter, has issued its first Corporate Citizenship Report. The report establishes a 2012 baseline on sustainability metrics and provides a comprehensive look at the dairy’s unique vertically integrated business model, as well as its standards for sustainability and social responsibility.

Elanco expands vaccine presence with Titanium and Master Guard purchase

November 11, 2013

Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, says it will purchase the Titanium and Master Guard brands from AgriLabs (AL). These cattle vaccine brands will complement the company’s growing vaccine portfolio, including the recently approved Viralign 6, which, according to the company, is the only modified-live combination vaccine to protect against bovine viral diarrhea virus 1b.

Keys to priming centrifugal pumps

November 8, 2013

Nancy Puck

What is the advantage to priming a centrifugal pump? Energy efficiency. Over the lifetime of a pump, this can equal very significant savings. A common misconception is that pumps lift liquid when they are primed and must work harder to do so, but centrifugal pumps do not lift liquid. Priming a pump utilizes the power of atmospheric pressure to do the work of a feeder pump for free.

Zoetis introduces new fresh cow treatment

November 7, 2013

An innovative, easier-to-use version of a popular anti-infective is now available from Zoetis. EXCENEL RTU EZ (ceftiofur hydrochloride) Sterile Suspension is a new formulation of the responsible, fresh cow treatment that producers and veterinarians have trusted for more than 20 years.

Ehrmann opens new yogurt plant in Arizona

November 7, 2013

A new yogurt plant recently opened in Casa Grande, Arizona, which, when production is ramped up, could provide jobs for more than 100 workers. Already more than 1,000 people have applied for jobs at the new plant.

Beets give Betley Farms a boost of sugar and fiber

November 7, 2013

Peggy Coffeen

This article was #15 of the Top 25 most well-read articles on www.progressivedairy.com in 2014. It was published in the Nov. 12, 2013 Extra e-newsletter. Last year, Betley Farms LLC of Pulaski, Wisconsin, harvested their first crop of sugar beets. While beet byproducts are commonly fed on dairies located in the sugar beet-producing regions of the country, Betleys’ beets were a specific hybrid geared for dairy cow nutrition.

New Hire Mark Herrgesell

November 6, 2013

Mark Herrgesell Western Region Sales Manager Bow, Washington SCR Dairy

New Hire Daniel Smith

November 6, 2013

Daniel Smith Division Administrator of Agricultural Development Arena, Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

New Hire Stephanie Stout

November 6, 2013

Stephanie Stout Promotions & Communications Manager Monroe, Wisconsin DairyBullsOnline

Manage milk house wastes

November 6, 2013

Dan Huyser

Milk house wastes are becoming more of an issue as dairies expand and environmental issues become more pronounced. Today’s waste is higher in phosphorous compounds from cleaners. With milk and manure in the waste, improper discharging can lead to a poor image or even legal issues.