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A bottle of Eco-Milk with an animated globe in the background with continents populated with trees.

Thirst for ‘climate- friendly’ Ecomilk tested

Australian dairy sells milk from cows fed seaweed, which reduces methane production

By Reuters August 23, 2024

A small dairy in the Australian state of Tasmania is stocking supermarket shelves with what it says is the world's first branded milk produced by cows fed with a seaweed that makes them emit lower levels of environmentally damaging methane gas.

The Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching facility is where Greg Penner conducts his research.

Dairy, Nutrition

Strategically feed the robot

Feeding more in the milking robot doesn’t mean more visits by cows

By Marie-Josée Parent June 24, 2024

Feeding cows that are milked with a robot is more complicated than you think. It is not enough to add feed to the robot. It is necessary to ensure that […] Read more

A polycystic ovary (left) compared with a normal ovary (right) from a cow.

Cow health, Dairy, Nutrition

Good early-lactation nutrition cuts risk of cystic ovaries

A drop in proper metabolic function will pose reproductive challenges in cows

By Peter Vitti June 17, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia – Most producers usually wait until estrus appears in a dairy cow at 60-70 days postpartum, then place an emphasis on getting her pregnant by 90 days. This […] Read more

The DNA Connect app helps dairy farmers moniter feed and dry matter intake.

Dairy, Livestock, Nutrition

Trouw targets dry matter accuracy of dairy feeding with new app

DNA Connect allows for adjustments through smartphone or tablet

By Stew Slater May 29, 2024

Accurately tracking dry matter intake is critical for dairy farmers, and a new app from Trouw Nutrition aims to make that easier and more efficient. One of the app’s early […] Read more

It’s predicted that an increase in the number of heat stress days will increase butterfat by one per cent, so ventilation will play a crucial role in reducing this increase.

Barns, Dairy, News, Nutrition

Dairy management changes may offer answers to butterfat equation

With feed additive, analyze the numbers to see if it pays

By Stew Slater March 27, 2024

Enhancing ventilation may be one of the most cost-effective ways to increase butterfat content in a herd’s milk over the long term instead of using feed additives, according to two […] Read more

Cows on a Grunthal, Man. dairy farm. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Geralyn Wichers)

Livestock, Nutrition

First-of-its-kind cattle methane limiter approved for Canada

Enteric methane emissions from cattle contributes 3.3 per cent of Canada’s total GHG emissions

By Jeff Melchior January 31, 2024

A feed ingredient designed to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle has received market authorization in Canada.

Canola meal’s protein and amino acid values showed increased cow maintenance and milk production efficiency compared to soybean meal.

Dairy, Livestock, Nutrition

Canola meal shows benefits for milk production, lower emissions

New study reviewed 20 years of nutrition research

By Farmtario Staff December 7, 2023

A new review in the journal Advances in Dairy Research indicates canola meal provides numerous dairy ration benefits. The international journal review examined 20 years of canola meal studies in […] Read more

Hannah Woodhouse recently won the top student poster award at the International Dairy Federation’s meeting in Chicago. Her work involves free fatty acids in milk.

Dairy, Genetics, Milking equipment, Nutrition

Many factors affect milk frothing problem

Lactation length, milking frequency, prechilling and filter replacement all contribute to higher free fatty acids

By John Greig November 29, 2023

A frothy problem identified by Starbucks baristas in British Columbia does not have a simple solution. Elevated levels of free fatty acids in milk can result in cheese coagulation issues, […] Read more

Cow health, Dairy, Livestock, Nutrition

Monitoring dairy cows’ water use has benefits

Maximizing water use efficiency should be a priority, says AAFC researcher

By Stew Slater July 20, 2023

Small changes can pay big dividends in water use on dairy farms, both financially and in preserving water quality and supply. Determining where to make those changes often takes careful […] Read more

Several food strategies are being studied to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane.

Dairy, Nutrition

Reducing dairy methane starts with feed

AAFC researcher reviews what farmers can do to mitigate methane

By Marie-Josée Parent July 18, 2023

Feeding strategies can play an important role in helping dairy farmers in Canada achieve the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, a target set by the Dairy Farmers of […] Read more