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Researchers say dairy cows given a probiotic developed at the University of Alberta increased their milk yield by four to six litres per day during the first 50 days after calving.
Cow health, Livestock, Nutrition

Probiotic developed for dairy cattle

University of Alberta researcher says using probiotics to prevent infection could reduce disease and lower antibiotic use

By Doug Ferguson May 16, 2023
Glacier FarmMedia – A breakthrough probiotic has been shown to boost milk production and the reproductive health of dairy cows. The use of probiotics to prevent infections could lower the […] Read more

A new guide for dairy farmer climate best practices has been created.
Barns, Cow health, Dairy, Forage and crops, Livestock, News, Nutrition

Canadian dairy carbon-neutral guidebook released

Kitchen table meetings may be the next step for the introduction of the guide to farmers

By Stew Slater April 6, 2023
There are no financial incentives and the adoption of practices isn’t mandatory to continue shipping milk, but Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) insists there are strong reasons why the country’s […] Read more

Ontario farm Canada’s third-best-managed dairy herd
Nutrition

Ontario farm Canada’s third-best-managed dairy herd

By Farmtario Staff February 23, 2023

Seven Ontario dairy farms in the top 10

[UPDATED: Feb. 24, 2023] Stewardson Dairy Inc. of Thedford, Ont., has been named Canada’s third best-managed dairy herd by Lactanet. Each year, Lactanet brings together dairy producers and industry stakeholders […] Read more

According to the study, adoption of new technologies could lead to a three per cent increase in milk yields, reduce GHG emissions by eight per cent and reduce feed, land and water use by six, four and three per cent, respectively, by 2030.
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Dairy industry makes strides in sustainability and GHG mitigation

Advances and adoption of new technologies show positive impact, according to new report

By Diana Martin November 4, 2022
North American dairy production is reducing its impact on the climate while maximizing production through genetics, technology and data-driven decisions.  That’s the conclusion of a recent report, ‘The Environmental Benefits […] Read more

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