Milk quality matters
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September 14, 2018

Milk quality matters

Whether a dairy herd is large or small, ensuring milk quality is an important aspect of management. Dr. Frank Welcome, veterinarian with Quality Milk Production Services in Ithaca, NY, explained some of the factors that contribute to or hinder quality milk. “The regulatory agencies responsible

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