In this study, we sought to identify empirically the types of use and non-use values that motivate dairy farmers in their work relating to animal welfare of dairy cows. We also sought to identify how they prioritize between these use and non-use values. Use values are derived from productivity considerations; non-use values are derived from the wellbeing of the animals, independent of the prese...

Index: I. Feeding Pasteurized Milk to Dairy Calves – BAMN II. Precautions for Feeding Raw Waste Milk – Dairy & Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University, www.das.psu.edu/dairy/ III. Considerations for using Commercial On-Farm Pasteurization Systems Department of Dairy and Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, www.das.psu.edu/dairy/ IV. Calf Note #148 – Supplementing waste milk ...

THE American Dairy Science Association was organized as the National Association of Dairy Instructors and Investigators on 17 July 1906 at the University of Illinois. The proceedings and program of this meeting were published as an Illinois Experiment Station circular in 1907. W. J. Frazer, University of Illinois, was one of the early leaders in the development of the association. The meetings ...

The objectives of this study were to estimate genetic correlations among body condition score (BCS), dairy form, milk yield, and days open in US Holsteins and investigate the potential of using BCS or dairy form evaluations as early indicators of days open. Dairy form and BCS obtained from the Holstein Association USA, Inc., were merged with mature equivalents (ME) for milk yields and days open...

Compared with other nutrients, starch was the most under evaluated research topic in dairy nutrition for many years. Consequently, starch requirements for dairy cows were never established by the NRC (2001). Recently, improvements in the use of starch by lactating dairy cows garnered much interest by dairy farmers and their nutritionists, particularly over the past decade with the two-fold rise...

The dairy and meat processing sectors are significant contributors to the Australian economy. It generates employment and export earnings. For example, processed dairy and meat products accounted for 35 per cent of total food exports in 2000. Hence, the growth of the dairy and meat processing sectors is an important issue for Australia. The dairy and meat processing sectors grew annually by 1.4...

To establish a food guide, the "total diet" needs to be considered, based on prevailing patterns of food and nutrient intake; these will be culturally acceptable and recognize the prevailing social and economic conditions that affect food availability. Dairy produce is a good source of high quality protein, and provides significant amounts of vitamins and minerals. People who consume more dairy...

Dairy food consumption is important for children as it contributes to the intake of key nutrients, especially calcium. The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview of dairy products consumption for French children, according to age, sex and type of dairy products. Adequacy of dairy and calcium intakes in line with French national guidelines “3 portions of dairy products per day” were ...

Childhood obesity is associated with a greater chance of a lifetime of obesity. Evidence suggests dairy at recommended levels could be beneficial in maintaining normal weight and body composition. We assessed whether dairy consumption is associated with anthropometric indicators of health (z-scores for weight-for-age (WAZ); height-for-age (HAZ) and body mass index (BMIZ); waist-to-height ratio ...

Observational and clinical studies suggest that dairy intake, particularly low-fat dairy, could have a beneficial effect on blood pressure. We performed a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies on dairy intake and risk of hypertension in the general population. A systematic literature search for eligible studies was conducted until July 2011, using literature databases and ha...