Dorchester Farmer Receives Inaugural Boehringer Ingelheim's Dairy First Award

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 -- 2:01 PM

(Wisconsin State Farmer) Dairy farmer Jake Peissig of Dorchester, Wisconsin has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of Boehringer Ingelheim's Dairy First Award.

According to the Wisconsin State Farmer, the honor celebrates a deserving dairy producer who has demonstrated a commitment to milk quality practices and the well-being of animals. Peissig who is the third generation to operate JTP Farms was among several dairy producers across the U.S. that were nominated for the award.

Reba Gotham, territory manager, Boehringer Ingelheim says JTP Farms was selected for its best-in-class animal welfare and milk quality practices, including the implementation of selective dry cow therapy, mastitis-culturing and treatment protocols, vaccination, and rumination and activity collars that help identify sickness in the herd.

“JTP Farms places a premium on cow comfort and animal welfare,” said Gotham, who works with Peissig and his team. “They were an early adopter of selective dry cow therapy, and they keep their operation immaculately clean. It’s a joy to visit this farm and witness truly happy cows.”

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