Seven of the top ten best managed dairy herds of 2021 are located in Ontario, according to herd performance data assessed by Lactanet.
The company recently announced Canada’s 25 best managed dairy herds of 2021 at a virtual event Feb. 22. The dairy herds are ranked according to the Lactanet Herd Performance Index (HPI).
Jeff, Brenda and Dylan Stewardson of Stewardson Dairy in Thedford, Ont. were the top-ranked herd with a Herd Performance Index (HPI) of 981.
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To calculate the HPI, Lactanet Canada analyzes data from six key indicators: milk value, udder health, age at first calving, herd efficiency, longevity and calving interval. Each year, Lactanet customers enrolled in milk recording receive their HPI and data from these six indicators. This information tells a story about the sustainability and health of their dairy operation.
“We want to acknowledge the incredible effort, commitment and work that goes into developing a high-performing herd and are excited to share and feature each herd over the internet for everyone to see,” Neil Petreny, Lactanet Canada CEO said in a release.
A list of Lactanet’s top 25 best managed herds, as well as outstanding herd performance by province and other categories such as milking system and organic production is available. A video recording of the event can be accessed here.
