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Compost barn is a perfect fit for this dairy operation

Posted on May 31st, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy Farming.

Milk production has increased and foot problems have decreased since the cows on Clover Glen Farm moved into their new compost barn.

Kind Regards,

Leon the Milkman

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High Coliforms in raw milk?

Posted on May 25th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Raw Milk.

Hi, Dairy Farmers

Do you have high coliform bacteria counts on raw milk?

The reasons could be infection, even something like dust from construction taking place on your premises.

Another reason - your bulk tank could be taking too long to cool the milk after milking. Top farmers shoot for all the milk to be chilled to under 4°C in half an hour, but most will go for 2 hours. If it takes longer than this, you are looking for trouble.

Do not however set the bulk tank to such low temperatures that the first milk into the tank freezes - this will pop fat globules that can contribute to oiling off (lower butterfat analyses - less money to you) or rancidity, because lipase will be released.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Control Samples for milk analyses

Posted on May 22nd, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News.

Hi, Dairy Scientists

When using control samples on your automated milk composition tester or otherwise, make sure that the samples you use as controls are close in composition to the samples you are going to analyse.

Using skim milk samples to check a machine that you are going to do full cream milk tests on, is not the best of ideas.

Rather see of you can calibrate different channels to test skim and full cream on.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Ice Cream Pie Recipes From Dairy Keen

Posted on May 21st, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Recipes.

Hi, Dairy Fans

Try this:10 Ice Cream Cones – Sugar, or Cake Ice Cream cones
2 Tablespoons Sugar
4 Tablespoons melted Butter10 Ice Cream Cones – Sugar, or Cake Ice Cream cones2 Tablespoons Sugar4 Tablespoons melted ButterPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ice cream cones in food processor and process to fine crumbs. (You should have about 1 cup). With food processor running add sugar, then add melted butter. Continue to process until the crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly against bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Compact the crumbs with a flat bottom measuring cup. Bake crust until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before filling.

10 Ice Cream Cones – Sugar, or Cake Ice Cream cones2 Tablespoons Sugar4 Tablespoons melted ButterPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ice cream cones in food processor and process to fine crumbs. (You should have about 1 cup). With food processor running add sugar, then add melted butter. Continue to process until the crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly against bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Compact the crumbs with a flat bottom measuring cup. Bake crust until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before filling.There is lots more at:

http://kutv.com/food/local_story_139122407.html

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

$Ben & Jerry\'s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book$

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Can I freeze raw milk?

Posted on May 19th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Raw Milk.

Hi, Milk Fans

Yes, raw milk can be frozen, but make sure that you do so as soon as possible after the milk is cooled down after the milking.

If the milk is held for a few days before being frozen, psychrotrophic (Cold-loving/tolerant) bacteria will start to grow and might even deteriorate the milk while it is frozen.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Modified Atmosphere Packaging(MAP)

Posted on May 16th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News.

Hi, Dairy Processors

Here is some new technology for liquid dairy processors to extend shelf life:

http://www.ecolean.com/

Kind regards,

The Milkman

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Dairy farm tours

Posted on May 16th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy Farming.

Hi, Dairy farmers

If you already have a neat and smooth running setup on your farm, and maybe a farm stall where you sell your own products, or have neighbors selling products, then you should read the following article:

http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.cfm?Id=583&yr=2006

It is an excellent way to create an extra revenue stream.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

P.S. If this interests you, here’s some more resources:

Recipe for success.(tourism breathes new life into a vintage fruit farm) : An article from: Farm Journal