As a five-year-old, Larry Davis remembers an intense tingling that shot up his arm when he cleaned the dairy barn water bowls. “I just said, ‘I can’t do it, I […] Read more
Uncontrolled ground current remains a silent killer for livestock
Progress on mitigating the issue issue has stalled after 2022 report
Dairy industry gets sustainability funding
The Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) will receive over $7.5 million from the federal AgriScience Program — Clusters Component. AgriScience — a federally funded program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural […] Read more
Monitoring dairy cows’ water use has benefits
Maximizing water use efficiency should be a priority, says AAFC researcher
Small changes can pay big dividends in water use on dairy farms, both financially and in preserving water quality and supply. Determining where to make those changes often takes careful […] Read more
Reducing dairy methane starts with feed
AAFC researcher reviews what farmers can do to mitigate methane
Feeding strategies can play an important role in helping dairy farmers in Canada achieve the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, a target set by the Dairy Farmers of […] Read more
World Dairy Innovation Awards recognizes Dairy Farmers of Canada
“Net Zero by 2050 — We’re In” campaign wins two categories
Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) ‘Net Zero by 2050 — We’re In’ campaign is turning heads on a global scale. The campaign won in both the CSR/Sustainability Initiative and Marketing […] Read more
Bottle-fed bulls can grow up to be mean
Hand-rearing dairy bull calves in isolation contributes significantly to their behaviour toward humans as adults
Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock producers inadvertently put themselves and others in harm’s way by failing to realize the dangers of bottle-fed bull calves when those calves grow into behemoths. Dr. […] Read more
U.S. researchers uncover emerging Holstein genetic defect
Affected recumbency calves unable to stand after birth
The North American dairy breeding sector is providing early-stage advice to protect herds against a newly discovered and potentially fatal genetic defect affecting Holstein calves. The first official word on […] Read more
New research will look at dairy welfare and technology
The use of artificial intelligence to help farmers improve dairy animal care will be studied on Ontario and Quebec farms
A new research collaboration at McGill University and the University of Quebec in Montreal will explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting dairy cattle welfare. The project aims to […] Read more
Researchers work to develop Johne’s vaccine
Two Canadian universities are developing vaccines, with plans to see if they can be combined
Glacier FarmMedia – Researchers at the University of Calgary are one step closer to introducing a vaccine that will help dairy producers combat Johne’s disease in cattle. The ailment, closely […] Read more
Probiotic developed for dairy cattle
University of Alberta researcher says using probiotics to prevent infection could reduce disease and lower antibiotic use
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