Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.
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Dairy cow heat stress affects almost 40 per cent of days
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected
$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).”
Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis, the province’s first bovine TB case in years
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It's the province's first bovine TB case in years.
Canadian milk requirements down in April 2025 compared to March
The demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024
Canadian demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024, but requirements were down from March to April 2025
New TV show based on co-creator’s 4-H experience
Cows Come Home premieres June 11
A new dramedy TV series co-written by an Ontario 4-H alum will focus on cow-showing, informed by the writer’s own experiences.
The five-minute tricks to identify good dry matter intake in dairy cows
Checking the condition of cows, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story
Checking the animals’ condition, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story of the dry matter intake (DMI) of dairy cows.
Why isn’t your footbath stopping digital dermatitis?
Design and herd management are important to avoid failures
Design and herd management are important to avoid failures of dairy farm footbaths.
Supply management bill goes straight to Senate
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
Replacing cows sooner best for welfare and profit, says Dairy Comp 305 co-founder
Older cows have more prevalence of disease so earlier culling means cows will have better welfare overall
Steve Eicker, founder of DairyComp 305, long-used dairy management software, says the data shows that earlier culling of older cows makes sense from a financial and environmental impact.
Weidemann introduces a new telehandler model
The T6025 offers low overall design with 6.1-metre lift and 2.5-tonne capacity
Weidemann claims its new T6025 telehandler model’s low two-metre (6.56-foot) overall height makes it ideal for working in farm buildings such as poultry and dairy barns.
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