John Goeser is director of nutritional research and innovation with Rock River Lab, Inc., Watertown, Wis., and adjunct assistant professor, dairy science department, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

National Collegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest High Individuals from Madison, Wisconsin, at World Dairy Expo.

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The author is the director of nutritional research and innovation with Rock River Lab Inc., Watertown, Wis., and adjunct assistant professor, dairy science department, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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