Category Archives: Dairy

FDA Guidance on Antibiotic Use and Veterinary Feed Directives

The FDA recently issued guidance documents on antibiotic use and proposed veterinary feed directives that call for greater veterinarian oversight of antibiotic use in food animals and, more importantly, the end of growth promoting antibiotics. Dr. Scott Hurd, Associate Professor … Continue reading

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Tour Takes Influencers Out of the City and Onto the Farm

A recent Farm Road Rally hosted by the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) took nine “influencers” out of their offices and onto the farm in an effort to help answer questions about modern food production in … Continue reading

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Governor Heineman Pledges Support for Nebraska Youth Initiative

In a press conference yesterday, Governor Dave Heineman joined Nebraska dairy industry representatives to highlight a national program designed to encourage healthy food choices and physical activity for Nebraska school students. Gov. Heineman, along with Nebraska’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. … Continue reading

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Carpe Diem Con Leche!

Translation:  Seize the day with a glass of milk. Or a bowl of ice cream. Or a cup of yogurt. No matter what your dairy food of choice, celebrate this June Dairy Month and support Nebraska dairy farmers who work … Continue reading

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