For cattle farmers who see a spike in calf mortality but not the typical diarrhea that accompanies common bacterial infections, Quebec-based veterinarian Dr. Frédéric Beaulac says Salmonella Dublin should be […] Read more
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Salmonella Dublin poses serious risks in cattle and humans
Infection classed as “emerging disease” in Ontario
Ontario distillery harnesses sustainability across business
Dairy Distillery achieves carbon neutral status
Dairy Distillery, producers of Vodkow vodka and cream liquors, says it has achieved carbon neutral production after four years in business. The Almonte-based company is dedicated to building a sustainable […] Read more
Researcher calls for stronger focus on shipping healthy calves
Veterinarian says every animal should be examined for the four H’s
Examining all calves before transport and following the same nutrition and care protocols for male and female newborns could improve health outcomes for dairy farm animals that eventually end up […] Read more
South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium returns in-person
Event will feature six speaker presentations and over 100 exhibitors
The 2023 South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium (SWODS) will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The symposium will be held on a Wednesday this year, rather than […] Read more
Speakers announced for Southwest Ontario Dairy Symposium
The 2023 South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium (SWODS) will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The symposium will be held on a Wednesday this year, rather than […] Read more
Bulk tank testing confirms leukosis prevalence on Ontario dairy farms
Second round of sampling expected this fall
A project aims to provide producers with an accurate assessment of leukosis risk on their farm and provide assurance that the industry can respond quickly to a major disease outbreak. […] Read more
Researchers target robot-specific effects on health, milk quality
Automated milking systems focus of numerous University of Guelph studies
Researchers at the University of Guelph are focusing on milking robots as they dive into ongoing studies of milk quality and dairy cow health. Results of several studies on the […] Read more
Quebec ag ministry, UPA organize to round up rogue dairy herd
Spooked cattle on run since July
Quebec’s provincial ag ministry and the Mauricie regional arm of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) are asking for the public’s patience as they organize a new effort to capture […] Read more
Transgenic corn touted for dairy feed efficiency
Originally developed for the U.S. ethanol industry, Syngenta’s Enogen could benefit dairy producers
A transgenic corn variety originally developed for the United States ethanol industry is being officially launched by Syngenta in Canada in 2023 for cattle feed. The Enogen line of hybrids […] Read more
Dairy industry makes strides in sustainability and GHG mitigation
Advances and adoption of new technologies show positive impact, according to new report
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