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Andy Lassey was talking about Antler Bio, a company that ties maangement to genetic potential through epigenetics. Photo: John Greig
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy

Company identifies management barriers to dairy cows genetic potential

Antler Bio tests 22,000 blood metabolites to evaluate a dairy herd

By John Greig August 25, 2025
Antler Bio uses its EpiHerd software to evaluate 22,000 blood metabolites in dairy cows to see how well they are meeting their genetic potential.

Illustration of impact of top five and bottom five Holstein sires on respiratory problems and diarrhea problems. Photo: Lactanet
Calf health, Dairy, Genetics

Dairy calf health genetic tool launches Aug. 12

Farmers can select for calves which better resist respiratory problems and diarrhea

By Hannah Sweett and Colin Lynch August 11, 2025
Canadian dairy armers can select for calves which better resist respiratory problems and diarrhea with a new tool from Lactanet that launches Aug. 12, 2025.

Some of the award winners from Dairy at Guelph at the 2025 American Dairy Science Association meeting included Stephen LeBlanc, left, Trevor DeVries, Amanda Fischer Tlustos, Dave Renaud, Jessica Brasier, Melinda Kovacs, Michael Steele. Photo: Hannah Park, ADSA
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy

Research from University of Guelph recognized at global dairy science conference

Faculty receive awards for long-term impact, students for new research

By John Greig July 7, 2025
Dairy at Guelph researchers and students won numerous awards during the recent American Dairy Science Association’s annual meeting.

A University of Guelph researcher says little is known about the growth and developmental needs specific to dairy-beef animals
Calf health, Dairy, Livestock

Knowledge gaps limit dairy-beef production profitability

More research required to improve early life management of dairy-beef calves, says University of Guelph researcher

By Piper Whelan April 30, 2025
How to feed early-weaned dairy-beef calves is one area being addressed by University of Guelph researcher Michael Steele.

Shari van de Pol is the CEO of CATTLEytics, a livestock data company, at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show.
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy, Milking equipment

CATTLEytics creates artificial intelligence system to write dairy protocols

The system easily creates rules for farm activities - but make sure to check them

By John Greig March 17, 2025
The CATTLEytics ariticial intelligence system writes dairy farm protocols - but make sure to check them, says Shari van de Pol, CEO of the company.


The Canadian Dairy Xpo runs April 2 and 3 in Stratford.
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy, Milking equipment

Canadian Dairy XPO: What to know before you go

Check out the details for your best experience at the 2025 Canadian Dairy XPO

By Sarah McGoldrick March 14, 2025
The Canadian Dairy Xpo runs April 2 and 3, 2025 at the Rotary Complex in Stratford, Ontario. Here’s how to get there, where to buy tickets and what to see.

Jordon Underhill is the founder and manager of the Canadian Dairy Xpo.
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy, Livestock, Milking equipment

Canadian Dairy XPO to bring industry together in spirit of patriotism and focus on growth

CDX runs April 2 and 3, 2025 in Stratford at the Rotary Complex

By Sarah McGoldrick March 14, 2025
The Canadian Dairy Xpo bring together the latest in the dairy sector in Canada, featuring innovation and youth programming April 2 and 3, 2025 in Stratford, Ontario.

Dairy eifers raised in an open-front facility.
Calf health, Dairy, Livestock, Nutrition

Watch dairy heifers grow on well-balanced diets

There are numerous different ways to get a quality mix to a farm’s heifers

By Peter Vitti February 18, 2025
I have balanced many dairy heifer replacement diets in the last few months. It’s a pretty easy exercise, once I put it down on a pdf spreadsheet and then email […] Read more


Dairy cow hooves need to have strong foundations.
Calf health, Cow health, Dairy, Livestock

Essential nutrients build strong, healthy hooves

Zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt and biotin are the major builders of solid hooves

By Amir Nejati February 11, 2025
The health and integrity of a cow’s hoof are critical for its overall well-being, productivity, and profitability. Inside every cow’s hoof, a silent factory works nonstop, turning living cells into […] Read more

Although it’s not as practical on farms, grouping calves before weaning can reduce the number of stressors on them, as they’re being introduced to grain.
Calf health, Livestock, Nutrition

Top tips for successful dairy calf weaning

A step-down approach to weaning is critical as today’s calves consume more milk

By John Greig January 24, 2025
Dairy calves weaned gradually are more likely to have greater gain, more feed consumption and fewer health issues than those weaned abruptly.

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