date:Feb 21, 2013
The amount of milk disposed of in fiscal years 2009 through 2012 continues a decline that began in fiscal year 2008, according to the NMDRD.
Dairy farmers and veterinarians use animal medicines under strict controls to treat sick dairy cattle. Treated cattle are removed from regular milk production and are not returned to the milking herd until their milk is free of any medicinal residues. When used according to label directions, medicines should not result in any residues in the milk. In rare