U.S. Lamb Facts and Industry Pressures
A look at lamb nutrition and production shows lean meat with about 160 calories per 3 ounce serving and strong iron zinc and B vitamin content. Lambs dress out about half their weight producing a 50 pound carcass from a 100 pound animal, with 40 percent larger carcasses today than in 1941, while imports from New Zealand and Australia challenge domestic producers with subsidized prices and older frozen lamb.
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New Zealand
Australia
American Lamb Council
Fresh American lamb handling and cooking tips
This guide from Heidi Farmer explains buying, storing, thawing, and cooking lamb cuts. It covers refrigeration temps 32-40F, freezing guidance up to 6-9 months for most cuts, ground lamb 24 hours unfrozen, and best wrapping to prevent moisture loss. It details roasting temps around 325F, browning methods, and specifics for legs loin rack saddle shoulder breast and shank with notes on tenderness, fat, and appropriate cooking methods.
Calcium ads withdrawn after Dairy Board objects
The National Dairy Board accused Marion Laboratories of Kansas City Missouri of placing a false Os Cal calcium supplement advertisement in Health magazine. The ad claimed three pounds of Cheddar cheese were needed for daily calcium, prompting a March complaint to the FTC and a Federal Trade Commission ruling on possible corrective ads. The manufacturer agreed to withdraw the ad though FTC action on remedies remains pending.
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National Dairy Board
Federal Trade Commission
Marion Laboratories
Kansas City
Missouri
OsCal
Health Magazine
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Marion Labs
Pioneer Family Certificate Program launches Wisconsin history
The Wisconsin State Genealogical Society invites proven descendants of early Wisconsin settlers to apply for Pioneer Family Certificates. The project aims to document the first 305,000 Wisconsinites who settled before 1850, with certificates suitable for framing and available to any qualifying descendant.
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Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
Madison
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