The North American dairy breeding sector is providing early-stage advice to protect herds against a newly discovered and potentially fatal genetic defect affecting Holstein calves. The first official word on […] Read more
U.S. researchers uncover emerging Holstein genetic defect
Affected recumbency calves unable to stand after birth
New research will look at dairy welfare and technology
The use of artificial intelligence to help farmers improve dairy animal care will be studied on Ontario and Quebec farms
A new research collaboration at McGill University and the University of Quebec in Montreal will explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting dairy cattle welfare. The project aims to […] Read more
Forage tests reveal harvest, storage information
How to interpret forage lab analyses to achieve quality
A recent webinar by Lactanet’s expert in forage production and nutrition offered tips on how to interpret analyses of ensiled forage. Jean-Philippe Laroche asked participants to have on hand copies […] Read more
Goat milk processor honoured by Lindsay Ag Society
Mariposa Dairy handed the Excellence in Agriculture Award
A family-owned milk processor that has grown from humble beginnings to become the second largest goat cheese manufacturer in North America was recognized recently through a prestigious award from the […] Read more
Thurston family honoured at Kawartha Lakes event
Family recognized by Lindsay Agricultural Society as farm family of the year
In the year that Keith Thurston and his son Jeff mark 50 years of serving the Lindsay-area farming community through their Pioneer Seeds dealership, someone in that community had an […] Read more
Fuel makers look to winter canola for carbon neutral goals
New U.S. partnership aims to expand double-cropping acreage
Low-carbon fuel standards and other climate change-related government policy initiatives, along with a recent initiative to grow more winter canola for biofuel production, could see more winter canola grown in […] Read more
Ronbeth Holsteins mark 17 generations VG or EX
Unique honour a first in Canada
Breeding acumen through collection of four Master Breeder shields from Holstein Canada is evident in a Hastings-area dairy farm, which can now celebrate the rare feat of having one of […] Read more
Beef sector reflects on May 20, 2003
Two decades of recovery from BSE
The dates are seared in Dennis Laycraft’s brain: May 20, 2003, when the first positive-testing cow was confirmed; August 10, 2003, when the U.S. and Mexico restored import access for […] Read more
Family’s healthcare journey inspires dairy fundraiser
Calves for a Cause benefits London children’s hospital
[UPDATED: Apr. 18, 2023] The third annual Calves for a Cause fundraiser April 5 resulted in $285,00 in total sales and a donation of $65,000 to the Children’s Health Foundation. […] Read more
United response needed to supply management threats
Outgoing Gay Lea CEO says there will continue to be opportunities for Canadian dairy
Recently retired Gay Lea Foods Cooperative CEO Michael Barrett believes opportunities will open up for the Canadian dairy sector as farmers in other parts of the world feel pressure from […] Read more
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