Housing for young unweaned calves has evolved greatly. Today, there are different styles, with variations. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. This article is the first in a series of […] Read more
Dairy cattle
Why individual calf housing continues to be popular
Disease management and individual feeding are reasons farmers use individual calf hutches
Federal funding to boost agri-tech and food companies in Southern Ontario
Digital biosecurity software maker Farm Health Guardian Ltd. was among three agriculture tech and processing companies to receive federal funding in an announcement today.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.
US undercounts bird flu in cattle as farmers shun testing
Farmers fear economic losses from positive tests, leading to under-reporting; USDA offers partial compensation
The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians, and farmers in six states with known cases.
Leading advancements in dairy production
Get ready to be inspired by all the new developments happening in the dairy industry and highlighted at the Dairy Innovation Centre at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont. […] Read more
The challenge with livestock tech
Precision technology could change the game for livestock, but economic risk, lack of commercial options and lack of producer knowledge are holding it back
Marrying precision technology and livestock production could result in healthier animals, better gains and efficiencies and a more environmentally friendly footprint, according to the research — but farmers aren’t exactly […] Read more
US to expand bird-flu testing of beef in slaughterhouses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
Managing cross ventilation with the right baffles
Adding baffles meant removal of two large cross ventilation fans at this farm
After a summer in their new barn with cross ventilation, Mathieu Larose and Nancy Clouâtre of Ferme Laroselait in Verchères installed canvass baffles in 2020 to force air down onto […] Read more
Dairy cows need to be optimized for resting time
Cows need to lie down for 12 hours to maximize milk production
The message often conveyed in terms of animal welfare is that dairy cows need to be given more resting time. According to researcher Nigel Cook, we should instead seek to […] Read more
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
Glacier FarmMedia – Farming in the Yukon is filled with obstacles and opportunities, says the territory’s agriculture minister John Streicker. People are increasingly giving it a try, clearing land to […] Read more