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Research from University of Guelph recognized at global dairy science conference
Faculty receive awards for long-term impact, students for new research
Dairy at Guelph researchers and students won numerous awards during the recent American Dairy Science Association’s annual meeting.

Basket rakes make top-quality windrows
There are more rotary rakes in the marketplace, but basket rakes still have their fans
Boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales and a basket rake excels in those areas, says Bart Elder of Vermeer.

Hoenhorst Farms combines Breakfast on the Farm with centenary celebration
Oxford County dairy farm welcomed thousands of visitors to showcase farming
Hoenhorst Farms was the host for the June 14, 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event from Farm and Food Care Ontario.

Olortine Avenger Design becomes newest $1 million cow
The Ontario-bred cow was the top selling animal in the 2025 International Intrigue sale
Olortine Avenger Design was sold for $1 million as the the top selling cow in the 2025 International Intrigue sale.

Saputo dairy welfare program hits 10 years
The processing company is continuing to fund the program for dairy veterinarians at OVC
The Saputo dairy welfare program at the Ontario Veterinary College hits 10 years old. It is continuing to fund the program for dairy veterinarians with new money.

Gay Lea Foods sells Grober Nutrition business
Buyer is private investment company CG Wellington Inc.
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited announced June 24 it has entered into an agreement to sell Cambridge, Ont.-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.

Milk permeate could be an energy drink for transition cows
Researchers look for ways to use the excess volume of milk permeate in Canada
Researchers say some of the excess volume of milk permeate in Canada could be used to boost energy of transition dairy cows

Dairy cow heat stress affects almost 40 per cent of days
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.

Canadian milk requirements down in April 2025 compared to March
The demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024
Canadian demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024, but requirements were down from March to April 2025

The five-minute tricks to identify good dry matter intake in dairy cows
Checking the condition of cows, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story
Checking the animals’ condition, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story of the dry matter intake (DMI) of dairy cows.