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
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Probiotic developed for dairy cattle
University of Alberta researcher says using probiotics to prevent infection could reduce disease and lower antibiotic use
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
Solutions available for common calving malpresentations
It requires sharp observational skills and a little know-how
Glacier FarmMedia – Calving problems have been greatly reduced over the years but there are still issues we can’t control. One of these is malpresentations of the fetus. Some cows […] Read more
Increasing veterinary capacity in Ontario to receive $15 million in funding
To help address veterinary shortages in rural and northern communities, the Ontario government is investing more than $15 million to establish anew Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program with the […] Read more
Canadian dairy carbon-neutral guidebook released
Kitchen table meetings may be the next step for the introduction of the guide to farmers
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
Updated Dairy Code of Practice released
The updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle is now available from the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Dairy Farmers of Canada […] Read more
Every detail counts at Nieuwenhof farm
At Nieuwenhof farm, the attention is on the details. This is particularly the case for dry cows which are housed in small groups at the farm at Sainte-Agnès-de-Dundee, QC. And […] Read more
PHOTOS: A virtual tour of Comestar Farm
The internationally renowned farm has a new barn, with a new focus on milk production
Of all the dairy farms in Quebec, Comestar Holstein in Victoriaville is the most recognized throughout the world. Today, with a new generation taking up the farm, a new chapter […] Read more
Use of robotic milkers continues to grow, but it’s not for everyone
Producers share lessons learned and why robot milkers work for them, or why they don’t
If growth continues in Canadian dairy farmers’ use of robotic milkers, robots will milk half of the national dairy herd by 2040, said Carolin Turner. Turner, with Holstein Canada’s classification […] Read more
Livestock producers must watch for zoonotic diseases
Several diseases can be easily passed from animals to humans
Cryptosporidia and giardia are two intestinal parasites that can cause diarrhea in people and calves. These parasites are single-celled organisms (and Cryptosporidium is a common cause of diarrhea in both […] Read more