In past two years USDA total dairy purchases reached $253 million to support domestic producers.

Alternative pathway discovered in dairy cow with chronic subclinical mastitis.

Rumen environment that lessens pH fluctuations favors formation of short-chain fatty acid precursors, while feeding fats lead to long-chain fatty acid production.

Findings to serve as basis for development of novel strategies to alleviate metabolic stress as a contributor to disease.

Besides reducing methane emissions from cattle, study could support seaweed aquaculture.

Discussions included topics on transboundary animal disease threats to U.S. agriculture, U.S.-border agriculture inspections, wildlife/vector/livestock dynamics and workforce development needs.

Proposals should be aimed at clinically relevant research that cattle veterinarians can utilize in beef or dairy production environments.

Increased potassium concentration may affect nutritional balance of alfalfa as feed source for livestock.

Harvesting at greater than 40% dry matter reduces digestibility of fiber and starch and may cause packing issues.