Two weeks of once-per-day milking can clear up a high proportion of ketosis cases —although researchers are holding off on recommending the strategy pending further analysis of the financial drawbacks. Dr. Stephen LeBlanc of the University of Guelph’s Dairy at Guelph research cluster provided an update about ongoing research at the recent South Western Ontario […] Read more
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Study looks at once-per-day milking of ketotic cows
Economic analysis remains to be done on the idea that shows promise in treating ketotic cows
Dairy farmers look forward to CUSMA compensation
Federal agriculture minister says the funds will come, but no timeline has been set
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau again committed to offering compensation to dairy farmers as a result of the CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) deal. She told an audience at the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual policy conference in Ottawa Feb. 4-6, that supply management is a “social contract” that needs protecting. Why it matters: Dairy […] Read more
Tapping into the power of methane
Producing power on a dairy farm increases the complexity of the farm’s facilities and management
Glacier FarmMedia – The owners of Greenholm farms near Embro have created a “circle of agriculture” by adding a biogas digester. The circle helps cycle nutrients throughout the system, tied together by barn systems, machinery and expertise. The owners, Gord and Laura Green, along with their son and business partner, Dave, have discovered that producing […] Read more
New hybrid barn combines natural and mechanical ventilation
The concept improves air quality and cow comfort
One of the most difficult decisions dairy farmers face when building a new free-stall barn is determining the best ventilation system. Naturally ventilated freestalls have been popular for decades, with lower-profile fan-ventilated free-stall barns growing in popularity in Ontario over the past couple years. A concept from Wisconsin combines some of the advantages of both. […] Read more
Reproduction testing added to robotic milking
The option is available on the VMS V310 from DeLaval
DeLaval has created a simpler version of its on-farm milk-testing system, integrating pregnancy and heat monitoring in its new V310 robotic milking system. The DeLaval VMS V310 alerts farmers when cows are coming into heat and when cows are testing as pregnant due to their progesterone levels. An algorithm determines when a cow needs to […] Read more
Extract phosphorus derived from dairy waste water
New technology recycles disappearing essential nutrient to ensure that it doesn’t end up where it isn’t needed
Glacier FarmMedia – Researchers in Israel have developed a way to create phosphorus fertilizer from dairy farm waste water. Why it matters: If implemented on a large scale, the process could help stretch Earth’s finite supply of phosphorus. Scientists have warned about a disastrous shortage of phosphorus in 100 to 250 years unless ways can […] Read more
No special rules for supplying Fairlife
Peterborough milk processor remains on track for mid-2020 completion
Milk currently available to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario from conventional producers, will be delivered to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife processing plant in Peterborough, as soon as it enters the commissioning phase of development. Representatives of DFO and Coca-Cola Canada made those assertions when contacted recently by Farmtario. Why it matters: The plant will employ 35 people […] Read more
Lots of options for automated calf feeding
Calves on two farms started differently before moving to individual rail feeding
Producers have options when it comes to managing calves while using automated feeders, whether the animals are in group housing or individual housing. Why it matters: There are many different ways to manage calves through the same feeding system – what’s important is the calves are healthy and growing well. At Hogendoorn Dairy and Markvale […] Read more
Royal Winter Fair draws first generation to cattle shows
Helping the next generation and learning about cattle keep these two young women interested in showing
Showing cattle isn’t a family tradition for two young Ontario women — it’s something they began to do on their own. Maddie Heard from Peterborough County has been showing dairy cattle for four years, while Layne Chantler from South Simcoe has been showing beef cattle for five years. Why it matters: Showing livestock is a […] Read more
Quebec and Atlantic region farmers chosen as 2019 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Dairy and beef farmers take home titles for risk management and ability to turn challenges into successes
Justin and Laura Rogers of Brae, Prince Edward Island, along with Simon Michaud and Myléne Bourque of Kamouraska, Que. were chosen as 2019 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF). The individuals were named winners during the program’s national event held Dec. 5-8 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Justin and Laura Rogers are seventh generation farmers operating Picturesque […] Read more
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