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of the Texas dairy industry. Learn more about the Texas dairy industry’s economic impact National Dairy Month 2021
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Dedicated Texas dairy producers work 24/7, through tough weather conditions and challenging economic times.

While they and their cows are working hard on the farm, the Texas Association of Dairymen is working on their behalf at the Texas Capitol to make sure they can continue to provide wholesome, safe food for Texans.

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Latest News

Making sure haulers can keep milk moo-ving from the farm May 9, 2022

I had a chance to speak to the International Milk Haulers Association during its meeting in Lubbock in early May. This group is a vital part of our industry because it handles the monumental task of moving thousands of loads of milk to and from processing facilities every day. 

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Around the Texas Capitol: Upcoming runoff elections will finally settle November slates

Primary runoff elections on May 24 will decide the fate of several incumbent legislators, in addition to several candidates running for open legislative seats.

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351
dairies operate
in Texas
Economic impact
of Texas dairies:
$4.3 billion
Texas: 5th
largest dairy
producing state
2,861 gallons of milk (average) are produced per year by a Texas dairy cow
1,487 cows in
average Texas
dairy herd
81% of raw milk illness outbreaks are in states where it is legal
71% of raw milk illness outbreaks can be traced directly to a dairy farm
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk is a health risk