The California Veterinary Medical Association is the largest state
veterinary medical association in the United States, with more than 5,400
members.

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The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization
of more than 33,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals.
"Caring for dairy cows to ensure the quality of milk and milk products is
a team effort among veterinarians , diary producers, and state agriculture
officials," says CVMA president Eric Weigand, DVM, president of the California
Veterinary Medical Association.

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To access past
CVMA press releases, visit the CVMA Media Center in the News Room at
http://www.net.

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California produces more milk than any other state.

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Numerous studies have revealed that pets can lower your blood pressure,
cholesterol and triglyceride levels, the major risk factors for cardiovascular
disease.

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"The role of veterinarians in food safety
often is unrecognized, but healthy dairy animals are critical to the
production of milk, the major source of calcium in the United States.

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Veterinarians at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, California
Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, Veterinary Medicine Extension, and
the California Department of Food and Agriculture work together with dairy
producers to ensure the state has healthy animals that produce healthy milk.

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Veterinarians diagnose and
treat cows to prevent diseases, test for antibiotic residue, and guard against
mastitis, an infection of the udder.

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Show your pets appreciation for improving your health by spending quality
time with them; provide healthy food, fresh water and regular exercise;
protect them from hazards in your home and extreme weather; update their
identification tags and take them to your veterinarian for regular checkups. Each milk cow in
California produces about 19,825 pounds of milk each year! Dairy analysts
attribute California's high rate of production to its temperate climate and
geographic location, but the superior quality of veterinary-managed health
care for more than 1.

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"Now there are scientific studies that identify the
specific ways pets improve our minds and bodies.7 million cows cannot be overlooked.

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California's Veterinarians + Dairy Producers Working Together

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The state 's more than
2,000 dairies produce 23 percent of the nation's milk supply.

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Dairy producers , in
turn, participate in applied studies concerning animal health, productivity,
environmental health, and animal well-being and help alert the veterinary
profession to health trends.

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Companion Animals Have Been Shown to Provide Health Benefits

DENVER, You know that pets give you unconditional
love, make you laugh and entertain you, but did you know that your furry
valentine also provides you with documented health benefits, such as lower
blood pressure and heart rate? A recent study by the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA) found that a majority of pet owners believe their beloved
companions also ease their stress level and improve their mental health.

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Furry Valentines Have More to Give Than Just Sloppy Kisses

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For media interviews with a California veterinarian regarding this issue,
please contact Melissa Stallings at the CVMA: 916-649-0599. Founded in 1888, its mission is to serve its membership and community
through innovative leadership and to improve animal and human health in an
ethically and socially responsible manner.

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So, where does your milk come from?
California, of course.

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"We've always known that pets enrich our lives ," says Dennis Feinberg,
DVM, AAHA president.healthypet.

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Pets can also decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation, while
increasing opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization . Healthy Dairy Cows for Healthy Families

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Veterinarians help dairy owners manage
nutrition, and they oversee calf health and well-being.

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Established in 1933, the association is well known among veterinarians for its
high standards for hospitals and pet health care. For pet care information or
a referral to an AAHA hospital, pet owners can visit the AAHA website at
http://www., You may get mixed media
messages on the contents of a healthy diet, but doctors agree: milk is a good
source of calcium.
Caring for California's dairy cows isn't easy.

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A recent American Academy of Pediatrics report confirms
that consuming the right amount of calcium is a family issue and should be
encouraged for all family members.