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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.

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

OneCup AI wants to promote its BETSY tracking and surveillance system in dairy cattle. The technology is currently being used on ranches in western Canada and in other species such as horses, sheep and goats.

Milking equipment

Livestock monitoring start-up targets Ontario market

OneCup AI moves from facial recognition to full-body ID

By Stew Slater October 20, 2022

A western Canadian company specializing in livestock monitoring has increased its offering to farmers as the affordability and effectiveness of artificial intelligence has improved. At the recent Canada’s Outdoor Farm […] Read more

Genetics

Turning dairy into beef: Shaking up supply chains

Different approaches are needed to capitalize on the value of dairy-beef crossbreds

By Stew Slater October 17, 2022

The revolutionary ramifications of breeding beef genetics to dairy cows are remaking supply chains. That brings new opportunities and challenges. The University of Guelph’s Dr. Michael Steele got the attention […] Read more

The Aquastar mattress has a 1.5-inch latex memory foam layer at its base, with a single chamber that ensures none of the cow’s body is in contact with a hard surface. The kneeboard, called the Aquaboard, is also water-filled.

Barns

Cow mattress has cooling potential

Single-chamber waterbed uses conductive energy to keep cows cooler

By Stew Slater October 14, 2022

Holstein heifers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) had the comfort of new waterbeds which, according to manufacturer Bioret, allow the animals’ body heat to dissipate more effectively than other […] Read more

Genetics

VIDEO: Improving immunity in dairy cows

By John Greig October 11, 2022

Nitric oxide levels in cows have a significant impact on their immunity. Researchers have shown that two per cent of cows have serious health impacts due to their nitric oxide […] Read more

The biogas digester being constructed on Nick Thurler’s farm near South Mountain.

Barns

Ambitious plan aims to add 300 biodigesters

DFO vice-chair hopes to see Danish model for renewable natural gas adopted across Canada on dairy farms

By Stew Slater September 23, 2022

A co-operative-style company founded by Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) vice-chair Nick Thurler has taken its first step toward a goal of gaining access to 80 per cent of the […] Read more

Barns

VIDEO: Woolwich dairy farm bids “adieu” to memory of devastating fire

Adieu Farm rebuilds with efficiency and family future in mind

By Diana Martin April 1, 2022

Stacy Frey received some sage advice while surveying the smoky remains of the Adieu Farm dairy barn fire on July 31, 2020. “My brother-in-law said, ‘you know, a year […] Read more

There’s interest in milk with the A2 beta casein protein as studies show that it is more digestable than milk with the A1 protein.

Cow health, Dairy, Genetics, Livestock

Lactanet releases new herd reports for A2 milk

Organization pleased with over 600 downloads in first week

By Stew Slater March 7, 2022

There have been more than 100,000 dairy cattle genotyped for the A2 beta casein in milk and that’s allowed geneticists to create new reports for farmers. “Beta casein is a […] Read more

The goal of producing high quality haylage and silage is to minimize variability and help lactobacillus to dominate during the ensiling process.

Dairy, Forage and crops, Livestock

Forage management vital to achieve top-quality feed

Low-lignin alfalfa is a new tool that requires changes in harvest timing

By Stew Slater January 28, 2022

Attendees at the recent 2021 Forage Focus webinars were reminded of knowledge gained from 1889 silage quality research and gained more contemporary insights from experts. Renato Schmidt discussed dry matter […] Read more

Delivery vans from the Save-On-Foods grocery store chain wait for a police escort to cross through a landslide near Hope, B.C. on Nov. 18, 2021 to restock the local grocery store after rainstorms caused flooding and landslides in the region. (Photo: Reuters/Jesse Winter)

Dairy

Panicked shoppers clear out flood-hit B.C.’s grocery stores

By Nia Williams, Rod Nickel November 19, 2021

Reuters — Shoppers in British Columbia have emptied grocery shelves following catastrophic flooding, although the shortages are as much down to panic buying as disrupted supply chains, industry associations said […] Read more