Canadian dairy armers can select for calves which better resist respiratory problems and diarrhea with a new tool from Lactanet that launches Aug. 12, 2025.
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Dairy calf health genetic tool launches Aug. 12
Farmers can select for calves which better resist respiratory problems and diarrhea
Metagenomics change how disease is diagnosed
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan use the technique to identify disease through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
The study of genetic material from environmental samples has changed the way crops are bred, disease is addressed and animal’s genetic makeup understood.
Gay Lea Foods sells Grober Nutrition business
Buyer is private investment company CG Wellington Inc.
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited announced June 24 it has entered into an agreement to sell Cambridge, Ont.-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.
$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).”
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
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
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