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Virginia Tech milk served on campus

May 23, 2013

Virginia Tech has a nationally ranked dairy science program and a top-notch dairy research herd. But until recently, students couldn’t drink the milk from those cows on campus. Thanks to a collaborative effort between the dairy science department and the school’s dining halls, now they can.

Dairy

Study confirms that U.S. milk is free of animal drug residue

April 11, 2013

A recently released Food and Drug Administration annual report on milk drug residue says milk produced in the United States is free of animal drug residues.

Dairy, Food Safety

Research finds butter is consumers’ top choice

August 16, 2012

Butter reigns as the top choice in the fats and oils category of consumer spending, outpacing margarine and olive oil as consumers seek out pure, simple, flavor-rich ingredients, according to a recent article by Advertising Age.

Dairy, Food and Drink

Enjoy ice cream? Thank a dairy farmer!

June 7, 2012

Without dairy farmers, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy cool, creamy ice cream cones or frosty milkshakes.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy

Study finds flavored milk is key for at-school consumption

February 3, 2011

A recent study conducted in 58 schools nationwide found that children choose flavored milk over unflavored milk nearly 70 percent of the time. And when flavored milk was not an option, milk consumption dropped.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy

Teens’ decreased milk consumption puts them, dairy industry at risk

June 10, 2010

In recent years, consumption of dairy products among U.S. teens and preteens has decreased drastically. That not only creates a health risk foryouth, but also has affected demand for milk and other dairy products.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

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