IPDP
Indiana Professional Dairy Producers
"Serving the Dairy Producers of Indiana"
January 7, 2011


Mission Statement

To promote a profitable, positive, professional image of
dairy producers while providing educational opportunities
for interchange of ideas and to speak as a proactive voice
for Indiana dairy producers.


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Indiana Professional Dairy Producers
E-Update

Greetings!

Welcome to your first 2011 issue of the E-Update.  The 2011 Annual Meeting will be held January 28th at the Indiana Convention Center.  Please register below by January 24th.

This first issue contains a wide variety of topics which can impact your operation in several ways. Check out the story on a "Great Winter Project", safety can never be taken for granted. Scan the Table of Contents on the right-hand side to see which articles are of the most interest to you.

In the Resource Center, be sure to check out a link on some new training tools for your employees and yourself, along with access links to various dairy videos on procedures, products and management practices.

Dairy market analysis and trends are available in the Dairy Market News section below. Be sure to check the Upcoming Events calendar as it continues to expand with new activities in the months ahead. Nominations will close soon for IPDP "Dairy Producer of the Year" and the "Young Dairy Producer of the Year" awards for 2011.  Nominations are due no later than January 15, 2011.  Be sure to nominate a dairyman and young dairyman that you feel exemplify the values we hold dear in this profession.

And lastly, please be sure to click on our sponsors icons and see the products and services they provide which can help improve the profitability of your dairy operation.

I hope everyone had a safe and joyous Holiday Season.  Happy New Year to all!

Butch Mercer
Executive Director

Annual Meeting Poll

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2011 IPDP Annual Meeting Notice
January 28, 2011

This is your 2011 Annual Meeting Notice for the Indiana Professional Dairy
2011 Forum Logo
  Friday, January 28, 2011
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Producers. Click on the links below to review the agenda and to register for this event. Board of Directors election will be held during this session.

The IPDP Annual Meeting will be conducted at the beginning of the 2:00pm breakout session and followed by a keynote presentation from Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University,  "Looking Ahead to the Future".

During this session, Jason will take a look at the financial aspect of dairy operations over the past few years and talk about factors that result in operations being more or less profitable. He will also discuss the best strategies for recovering from 2009 and moving forward in the future.

Jason Karszes is a farm management specialist with the PRO-DAIRY Program at Cornell University.Jason
Jason Karszes
  Jason Karszes Cornell University
began working for PRO-DAIRY in 1998, after working the previous seven years as the farm management educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension on the Erie-Wyoming Dairy-Livestock Team. He began working for extension in 1991, after he had completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in farm management and production economics from Cornell University in 1989 and 1991. Click on the photo to learn more about our keynote speaker.

During our 3:30-5:00 session titled "Reducing Somatic Cell Counts on Your Dairy" - Presenters: Mike Schutz and John Townsend, Extension Dairy Specialists, Purdue University; and a Dairy Farmer Panel.

2011 Forum Agenda
2011 Forum Registration (UPDATE: Registration Extended to January 24th)
Annual Meeting Poll

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State to Host Meeting for
Small Dairy Processors
 

INDIANAPOLIS (15 Dec. 2010 )- Increased consumer demand for local and artisan foods has sparked growth in the Indiana dairy industry, particularly among small start-up processing facilities. Operators of those facilities-often dairy producers who want to manufacture products on the farm-have a unique set of concerns unlike their larger counterparts, such as obtaining information and finding resources to comply with food safety laws.


To address some of those issues, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) will be hosting a meeting for operators of smaller-capacity dairy processing facilities. The meeting will be at the agency's Indianapolis office, located at 4154 N. Keystone Ave., at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
BOAH Release

 

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Indiana Certified Livestock Producer
Training Offered in January


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12/28/2010
by Andy Eubank
Hoosier Ag Today

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has three workshops in January for producers wanting to begin the process of becoming a Certified Livestock Producer. CLPP is a voluntary program that recognizes farmers for their commitment to innovative and top industry standards.

The free workshop would be the only training producers would have to attend according to program manager John Nagle. "This just helps go over the process and let them know what we're looking for and what they need to do to complete the process," he told HAT.

"Then after that it's all up to the producer and they can work at it any pace they want. If they want to hurry up and go through it or if they want to take their time and work through it slowly, I'm able to work with them in the time frame that works best for the producer."
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Best in Class Dairy Worker
Training Begins
 

December 15, 2010
by
Julie Harker  
Brownfield Ag News

An online dairy training program puts dairy workers to the test.  Dr. Frank Hurtig is the head of Merial's large animal veterinary services group and explains their online "Best in Class" initiative.

AUDIO: Dr. Frank Hurtig (3 min. MP3)

Go to the Resource Center block on the right-hand side of this newsletter to click on a video

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USDA to Revise Brucellosis Testing Rules
 
December 28, 2010
by
Ken Anderson
Brownfield Ag News 

USDA's APHIS is proposing changes to its testing and certification requirements for brucellosis. 


One of the changes would reduce the age at which cattle are included in herd blood tests.


APHIS says the changes "are necessary to refocus resources to control and prevent the spread of brucellosis and to protect and maintain the economic viability of the domestic livestock industry."


The agency published the interim rule and request for comments in the December 27th  Federal Register.  The comment period runs through February 25th.


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New Practices Can Lead to Healthier and More Productive Dairy Cows
 
Saturday, January 1, 2011
by Other News

MADISON, N.J. - As 2011 approaches, dairy producers may be looking for changes that can help improve cow health and profitability.


With tightened European Union export requirements on the way for dairy products, the coming year is a great tiEating Hayme to set sights on milk quality resolutions that can help capture a greater return from a milking herd.


Like any resolution, milk quality improvement efforts must become a way of life for everyone on the dairy farm. Bradley Mills, senior veterinarian, Pfizer Health Dairy Veterinary Operations, offers some milk quality resolutions to help advance mastitis management programs and produce higher-quality milk.

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State Wants Details On Dairy's Anti-Pollution Plans

Proposed facility could generate more than half-million pounds of manure every day


In a victory for opponents of a proposed giant dairy in northwest Illinois, regulators are requiring the facility to submit more detailed plans for how to prevent massive amounts of manure from polluting the water.


The state Environmental Protection Agency disclosed Tuesday that it and the Illinois attorney general's office are requiring the proposed Tradition Dairy to get a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit.

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2011 IDEM Self Inspection Sheets 

Read the letter to IPDP members from Andy Bauer, Agriculture Liaison, Indiana Department of Environmental Management regarding the 2011 Self inspection Sheets.

IPDP Letter From Andy Tauer, IDEM
2011 IDEM Self Inspection Sheets

For those who desire to have these sheets in an Excel format, please email Butch Mercer, Executive Director, IPDP.  The Excel files will be sent to you shortly after the request.

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USDA Sets Agenda for Ag Outlook Forum

December 28, 2010
by
Ken Anderson
Brownfield Ag News 

USDA's 2011 Agriculture Outlook Forum is set for February 24th and 25th in Arlington, Virginia.


The conference is titled, "Today's Strategies and Tomorrow's Opportunities." Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will keynote the forum.


Break-out session topics include: risk management, foreign trade, sustainable agriculture, , conservation and environment, rural development, nutrition and health, renewable energy and food safety.


USDA Ag Forum Agenda

USDA Ag Forum Registration


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Trans-Palmitoleic Acid in Dairy and Meat Trans Fats May Cut Diabetes Risk 

Science 2.0
By News Staff
December 20th 2010


Researchers say they have identified a natural substance in dairy fat that may substantially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The compound, trans-palmitoleic acid, is a fatty acid found in milk, cheese, yogurt, butter and meat but is not produced by the body and so only comes from the diet.

The report explains that trans-palmitoleic acid may underlie epidemiological evidence in recent years that diets rich in dairy foods are linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes and related metabolic abnormalities.   Health experts generally advise reducing full-fat dairy products but the trans-palmitoleic acid discovery means once again it's better to avoid fad exclusions and diets and simply have a balanced diet in moderation.
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Call for Nominations:
"Dairy Producer of the Year" and
"Outstanding Young Dairy Producer of the Year" Awards

Mike Schutz, P.h.D.
Mike Schutz, Ph.D
Again in 2011, Indiana Professional Dairy Producers will be awarding the Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and the Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year Awards. Award recipients will be announced at the IPDP annual meeting on January 28, 2011 and also during the Indiana Regional Dairy Meetings.

The Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year is awarded to a dairy producer who has portrayed the dairy industry in a positive light and has been successful in the dairy industry over a period of time.

The Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year is awarded to a dairy producer, 35 years of age or younger, who is actively involved in a successful dairy farm and shows promise as a leading dairy producer for this industry's bright future in Indiana.

IPDP is seeking nominations for the Dairy Producer of the Year and Young Dairy Producer of the Year awards. Nomination forms are included with this announcement, or may be requested from Dr. Mike Schutz, Purdue University Animal Science Dept., 125 South Russell Street West Lafayette, IN 47907, [email protected], Fx: 765-494-9347. Nominations are due by January 15, 2011 to Dr. Mike Schutz.

Dairy Producer of the Year Nomination Form
Young Dairy Producer of the Year Nomination Form

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World Dairy Expo Looking for
2011 Award Nominations
 

Outstanding leaders from across the international dairy industry are being sought for World Dairy Expo's annual recognition awards. Nominations will be accepted through February 15, 2011 for the Industry Person of the Year, Dairyman of the Year, Dairy Woman of the Year, and International Person of the Year awards.
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Adding Rollover Protection Would Be
A Great Winter Shop Project


 
Mon, 12/27/2010

Rollover protection systems (ROPS) save lives. When ROPS are used with seat belts, 99 percent of tractor drivers survive rollover accidents. And, even if the seat belt isn't worn, 70 percent of drivers live to tell about the accident report researchers in a recent USA Today article titled, "Tractor upgrades cut deaths."
Tractor
Based on Hoard's Dairyman readership studies, the average dairy farm owns 5.3 tractors. Nearly every dairy farm has one, two, or maybe even more tractors that predate the farm manufacturers' voluntary safety program which began in 1985. That manufacturer program placed a ROPS on every tractor leaving the assembly line.
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Tractor Upgrades Cut Deaths

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Dairy Import Checkoff One Step Closer 

December 16, 2010
by
Bob Meyer  
Brownfield Ag News

A checkoff assessment on dairy imports is getting closer to fruition. Up to now, imported dairy products have been exempt from the dairy promotion checkoff on the grounds the funds are used to promote only domestic production. The 2002 Farm Bill included a provision to begin assessing imports but there were challenges to the rule including the fact that not all producers in the United States were not being assessed.


A revised version of the measure was included in the 2008 Farm Bill, USDA issued a proposed rule for the assessment in May of 2009. That final rule has now been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance. Cheese Market News says implementation could begin early next year. USDA estimates the assessment on dairy imports will add some $6.1 million to the dairy promotion budget.


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Webinar Looks At Forces Behind Rising Farmland Prices 

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Farmland prices continue to defy economic forces that are pulling down other real estate values. A panel of Purdue University experts will discuss what factors are behind the steady rise in farmland values during a free webinar.


The online program takes place 1-2 p.m. EST Jan. 10. To register, visit the webinar home page at http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/commercialag/progevents/landvalueswebinar.html, click on the "Register Now!" link in the "Registration Information" box and complete the online registration form.

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World Food Price Index Hits Record High 

January 5, 2011
by Bob Meyer
Brownfield Ag News

The United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization says their world food price index hit a new high in December, surpassing the previous record set in June of 2008. The index tracks cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat and sugar, and has risen for six consecutive months. Cereal prices are back at 2008 levels while sugar and meat prices are at record highs.
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Dairy Market News


Hoard's Dairyman, Market and Statistics
Access most recent market data on various milk product categories.
Hoard's Dairyman Markets and Statistics

USDA - NASS Dairy Products Prices
Access latest Products Prices Reports and other valuable dairy industry data.
Dairy Products Prices and Other Data

CME Group: Daily Dairy Reports
Daily Dairy Report

NMPF: Dairy Market Reports
NMPF Latest Dairy Market News

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Dairy Markets Firming Up
 
January 5, 2011
by Bob Meyer
Brownfield Ag News

Dairy markets continue to firm-up. Cash cheese barrels held steady on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday while blocks gained a quarter-cent. Cash butter up another 5 cents on Wednesday; butter has gained 9.75 cents in the last week on unfilled bids. The $1.75 price is now 42 cents higher than a year ago and traders tell Dairy Market News this is the highest cash price for this time of year they can remember...and some buyers think this may be the low for the year. International supplies are tight as evidenced most recently by the 10.6 percent price increase for anhydrous milk fat at the Fonterra auction this week.


The powder market gaining more support from that Global Dairy Auction as well, Extra Grade gained 6.5 cents in the last two days and Grade A gained 3 cents on Wednesday. Daily Dairy Report says global markets have tightened in response to the continuing wet weather in Oceania where manufacturers have cut supply forecasts for the season. Milk production in Australia was running slightly ahead of year-ago levels through November...that may change. New Zealand production was already behind for the year as drought was a problem...especially on the North Island. Dairy Market News says suppliers are optimistic they can fill contracts but aren't accepting any new buyer inquiries until they get a better handle on their supply situation.


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Dairy Industry News  
Vilsack and the 2012 Farm Bill

December 29, 2010
by Ken Anderson
Brownfield Ag News

During a recent appearance on the Iowa Public Television program Iowa Press, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was asked for his thoughts on formulation of the next farm bill.


"I've had a chance to visit Chairman Lucas, the incoming chairman of the house ag committee, and I think he is going to take some time to establish his chairmanship, establish his staff and he sees the debate discussion about the farm bill not taking place until probably 2012, so we have probably a year or so to talk about this."


Vilsack points out that, when it comes to the farm bill, there are a number of competing interests.

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Agritourism Topic At Workshop 

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Farmers interested in agritourism may learn more about its risks and potential liabilities at a workshop next month in conjunction with the Indiana Horticultural Congress and Trade Show.

The workshop is Jan. 18 at the Wyndham Hotel, 2544 Executive Drive in Indianapolis near the old airport terminal.


Participants will learn about risks and liability associated with agritourism activities such as hayrides, workshops, seasonal festivals, petting zoos, bed-and-breakfast inns and wineries.


A panel of producers will discuss how they manage risk as part of their business planning. Panel members are Amy Kelsay of Kelsay Farms, Whiteland; Greg Hochstedler of Boondocks Farm, Knightstown; and Tom Dull of Dull's Tree Farm, Thorntown.

Read more...

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Upcoming Events
2011

January 8-102011 AgConnect Expo, Atlanta, GA
January 13, Annie's Project, Session 1 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
January 18-20, Fort Wayne Farm Show, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
January 18, Agritourism Workshop, Wyndham Hotel, 2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis, IN
January 20, Small Dairy Processors Advisory Committee, Indiana State Board of Animal Health
January 20, Annie's Project, Session 2 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
January 23-26Dairy Forum 2011, Miami, FL
January 25-26, 10th Heart of America Grazing Conference,  Contact: Keith Johnson (765-494-4800).
January 27, Annie's Project, Session 3 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
January 28, 2011 Indiana Livestock, Grain and Forage Forum: Agenda; Forum Registration, Indianapolis Convention Center
January 28, IPDP ANNUAL MEETING. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
January 28-29, 31st Annual Farming Together Workshop, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

FEBRUARY
February 3, Annie's Project, Session 4 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
February 4, Northern Indiana Grazing Conference, Michiana Event Center, Howe, IN; Contact: Steve Engleking (260-499-6334)
February 7,DAIReXNET Webinar: Environmental Phosphorus Issues
February 10,Annie's Project, Session 5 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
February 17,Annie's Project, Session 6 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340)
February 22, IPDP Regional Meeting, Goshen, Educational program on topics of current interest in dairy production. Special emphasis on managing feed costs, forage utilization, and calf management. Contact: County Extension offices, Mike Schutz (765-494-9478) or Tamilee Nennich (765-494-4823)
February 23, IPDP Regional Meeting, Decatur, IN
February 24-25, Midwest Women in Ag Conference, Hilton Indianapolis North, Indianapolis, IN; Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340).
February 24-25, USDA 2011 Ag Outlook Forum, Arlington, VA

MARCH
March 1, DAIReXNET Webinar: Environmental Nitrogen Issues
March 1, IPDP Regional Meeting, Warrenton, IN
March 2, IPDP Regional Meeting, Columbus, IN
March 3, IPDP Regional Meeting, Rockville, IN
March 9-11, Western Dairy Management Conference, John Ascuagas's Nugget, Reno, Nevada

APRIL
April 4, DAIReXNET Webinar: Air Quality
April 12-13, Indiana Milk Quality Conference, Fort Wayne, IN; Contact: Mike Schutz (765-494-9478).
April 19-20, Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN
April 30, Purdue Dairy Club Spring Calf Sale, Animal Sciences Research and Education Center; Calf and heifer sale.Contact: Steve Hendress (765-583-2526).

MAY
May 21, Indiana State 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest, Purdue University. Contact: Carl Broady (765-494-8435).

JUNE
June 8-10, Purdue 4-H Animal Sciences Workshop for Youth, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; Hands-on workshop for 4-H dairy project members featuring basic dairy management skills and up-to-date technology. Contact: Colleen Brady (765-494-8433) or Mike Schutz (765-494-9478).

AUGUST
August 2-3, Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange, Northeastern, IN;Event designed to bring dairy producers and industry professionals together to learn more about the many facets of the dairy industry. Contact: Tamilee Nennich (765-494-4823) or Mike Schutz (765-494-9478).
August 5-22, Indiana State Fair, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
August 13, Indiana 4-H Young Dairy Producer Contest and 4-H Junior Dairy Skillathon

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Contacting Your Indiana Legislator IN State Courthouse

With the Indiana Legislature now in session, you can find out information on who your representatives are at the following website:  http://www.in.gov/legislative

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IPDP Membership 

Did you know that your IPDP membership provides you with:


  • Opportunities to network with other professional dairy producers from around the state.
  • Encourage open exchange of ideas and learn new approaches to the most challenging dairy farm management decisions.
     
  • Allow you to get on the "ground floor" in determining relevant IPDPtopics facing dairy managers and securing appropriate speakers to tackle those topics at educational meetings
  • Notify you through IPDP newletters of upcoming events and educational opportunities that will help you to be a better dairy producer.
  • Be a sounding board to solving key problems that face Indiana dairy producers.
Your IPDP membership is your connection to:
  • Indiana Creamery License Division 
  • Indiana Board of Animal Health
  • Indiana Department of Environmental Management
  • Indiana State Department of Agriculture
  • Indiana Beef Cattle Association
  • Milk Promotion Services of Indiana
  • Growing Indiana Ag (GINA)
     
Encourage Others To Join IPDP Today...
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Issue: 6
Calf Winter Scene
In This Issue
IPDP Annual Meeting Notice
BOAH to Host Meeting
Indiana Certified Livestock Producer Training
Best in Class Dairy Worker Training Begins
USDA to Revise Brucellosis Testing Rules
Healthier and More Productive Cows
State Wants Details On Dairy Anti-Pollution Plan
IDEM Self Inspection Sheets
USDA Sets Agenda for Ag Outlook Forum
Dairy May Cut Diabetes Risk
Call for Nominations
A Great Winter Shop Project
Dairy Import Checkoff Closer
Rising Land Prices Webinar
World Food Price Index Hits Record High
Dairy Market News
Dairy Markets Firming Up
Dairy industry News
Vilsack and the 2012 Farm Bill
Agritourism Topic at Workshop
Upcoming Events
Contacting Your Legislator
IPDP Membership
Animal Welfare Resources
Board of Directors
Resource Center
Archived E-Update Issues
IPDP Annual Meeting Poll
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Animal Welfare
2 Cows
Click on the Photo for More On This Critical Care Topic

Consumers today are increasingly questioning the quality and care taken in the production of meat, milk and eggs. Some of that concern stems from the fact that companion animals are increasingly being viewed by society as family members.

While many recognize and accept that there is a difference between animals used as companions and animals used for nourishment, most agree that animals raised for whatever purpose should be humanely cared for.

2011 IPDP Board
of Directors

IPDP
Indiana Professional Dairy Producers

President

LuAnn Troxel

Hanna 

219-508-3433


Vice President
Ron Fuhrmann
Hoagland
260-438-4940

Secretary
Kelly Heckaman
Kosciusko
574-527-3445

Treasurer
Mike Schutz
765- 494-9478

Executive Director
Butch Mercer
Zionsville
317-418-8850

Click on a name to email any Executive Committee member

Board Members

 Joe Hibshman
Syracuse
574-457-2019

Sarah Wagler
Morgantown
812-371-8250

Ben Rothert
Seymour
812-523-4537

Henk Sevenhuysen
Goodland
260-410-4822

Dave Forgey
Logansport
574-652-2461

Industry

J.J. Degan
Cargill Animal Nutrition

Dr. Ken McGuffey
McGuffey Dairy Consulting

Tamilee Nennich Ph.D.
Purdue University


RESOURCE CENTER

Here we share with
you resource links from throughout the industry where you may find useful tools and information for your business.


Dairy Cattle VideosDairy Cows On Pasture
American Dairy Cattle Video Directory contains visual demonstrations of dairy cattle products for dairy cow herds and the dairy farm industry. Browse the directory to see different products that can increase your dairy production.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
Innovation Center
"WORKING TOGETHER FROM FARM TO FRIDGE"

Through the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the entire dairy industry - from farm to fridge - is working together to foster innovation and give consumers more of what they want, when and where they want
it. Through this industry wide partnership, we can more effectively deliver nutritious dairy foods, beverages and ingredients for the health of people, communities and the earth. Click on the
logo to learn more.

Dairy Farming Today
DairyFarmingToday
Click on the icon to see Virtual Video Tours and other dairy related videos and information.

Best In Class Dairy Training Video by Merial

NMPF Resource Manual

Residue Prevention
Download a copy by clicking on the photo above.

The newly revised
Milk and Dairy Beef
Drug Residue
Prevention Manual

is a concise review of
judicious use of antibiotics in dairy animals. The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool
and resource for farm
managers as they
develop their on-farm
best management
practices necessary
to avoid milk and
meat residues.


Heifer Resource Center
Dairy Herd Management
Heifer Resource Center

Mastitis Resource Center
Dairy Herd Management
Mastitis Resource Center

Cows Eating Hay
Dairy Herd Management Nutrition Management Center

Hispanic Resource Center
Dairy Herd Management
Manejo Lechero
Hispanic Resource Center

Purdue

Check out the resources available to you on the Purdue University Dairy Extension site. Topics on nutrition, business
management, animal health and many more topics related to our dairy industry and animal care.




Please click on the Archive button to access previous issues of E-Update and important information for your dairy operation, industry issues and trends
2011 IPDP ANNUAL MEETING POLL

IPDP

Please click on the IPDP Logo and let us know if you will be attending the IPDP Annual Meeting on January 28th.


Butch Mercer
Executive Director
Indiana Professional Dairy Producers
P.O. Box 70
Zionsville, IN 46077-0070
www.indianadairy.org
[email protected]
Phone: (317) 418-8850
Fax: (888) 559-9716