$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University

$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University

Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands

Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”

In indoor group housing of calves, one of the dangers is disease. That's why ventilation is so important.

Why group calf housing continues to grow

Labour efficiency, strong growth and socialization are reasons why farmers choose group housing of calves

More dairy farms are turning to group housing. In this second article on housing young calves, how group housing is working on farms. (Read the first article here)The content of this article comes from a video podcast produced by the Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is hosted by Courtney Halbach, extension specialist, […] Read more

Hutches for housing calves first appeared in the 1960s and continue to be popular today due to their ability to limit calf diseases.

Why individual calf housing continues to be popular

Disease management and individual feeding are reasons farmers use individual calf hutches

Housing for young unweaned calves has evolved greatly. Today, there are different styles, with variations. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. This article is the first in a series of two. Read the next article here.In a video podcast, the Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison presented the different types of housing for young […] Read more