U.S. farmers are increasing pressure to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years,
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U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins
China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers
China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.
French farmers fear for dairy herd as Lactalis cuts milk purchases
Paris | Reuters – Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, is to reduce the volume of milk it processes in France, a move it said is aimed at reducing its exposure to international commodity prices but which caused alarm among farmers about a declining dairy herd. Lactalis plans to cut the amount of milk it […] Read more
Moo to Do streamlines on-farm tasks for staff
Newest product from CATTLEytics wins innovation award
The Moo to Do system is a staff scheduling module for dairy operations created by CATTLElytics.
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Producers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 find they offer flexibility
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 find the systems have other benefits too.
Canadian Dairy XPO acquired by leading European agriculture trade show group
DLG also plans to launch dairy show in U.S. later this year
DLG (German Agricultural Society) announced it has acquired the Canadian Dairy XPO from North American trade fair organizer Ontario-based Underhill Enterprise Inc.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Cattle have to be tested negative for influenza A virus within seven days of their expected return
Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue. The requirements, which took effect yesterday, require an additional paperwork, including an export certification statement. This could make it more challenging for Canadian dairy farmers to show their cattle at events like the […] Read more
Managing cross ventilation with the right baffles
Adding baffles meant removal of two large cross ventilation fans at this farm
After a summer in their new barn with cross ventilation, Mathieu Larose and Nancy Clouâtre of Ferme Laroselait in Verchères installed canvass baffles in 2020 to force air down onto the cows in the stalls and cool them in the summer. According to Larose, it’s a must-have for cross ventilated barns. Why it matters: Ventilation […] Read more
Dairy cows need to be optimized for resting time
Cows need to lie down for 12 hours to maximize milk production
The message often conveyed in terms of animal welfare is that dairy cows need to be given more resting time. According to researcher Nigel Cook, we should instead seek to optimize the resting time. In a webinar with co-host Courtney Halbach, an extension specialist, Cook, an expert on the impact of the environment on dairy […] Read more
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