Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.
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Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Producers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 find they offer flexibility
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 find the systems have other benefits too.
U.S. human case of bird flu detected without known animal exposure
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on Friday that a person hospitalized with bird flu was the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure.
Ontario ag tech companies continue to grow
New and established companies presented about their technology at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
The number of agriculture and food startup companies continues to grow in Ontario, judging from new and established technology companies at the AgTech Breakfast at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Companies […] Read more
Canadian Dairy XPO acquired by leading European agriculture trade show group
DLG also plans to launch dairy show in U.S. later this year
DLG (German Agricultural Society) announced it has acquired the Canadian Dairy XPO from North American trade fair organizer Ontario-based Underhill Enterprise Inc.
Bowers receives Dairy Industry Distinction Award
The well-known Jersey breeder is honoured for his leadership in advancing the Canadian dairy industry
Jersey cow breeder Gary Bowers is the 2024 recipient of the Lactanet Canada Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award.
Research quantifies genetic component of ‘crampy’ disorder
Lactanet moves to next steps of developing Holstein breeding tool
It's hoped that continued research can lead to a genetic selection tool for the "crampy" condition in dairy cattle.
Bird flu spreads to California dairy cows
Cows at three dairy farms in California tested positive for H5N1 bird flu at the end of August, marking an expansion of the virus into the largest dairy producing region […] Read more
Ontario funds cybersecurity upgrades for agriculture organizations
Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs
Qualified local agriculture associations and marketing boards could receive funds for cybersecurity upgrades. Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs, up to a maximum […] Read more
How dairy nutrition can lead the sustainability charge
Additives and reformulation can lead to significant greenhouse gas reduction, says professor
Dairy emissions of greenhouse gases could be reduced by 60 per cent in the coming years just from nutrition strategy changes. That’s the conclusion of a recent review of research […] Read more