Avian influenza infections on dairy farms in the United States are difficult, as heard from dairy farmers at the World Dairy Expo 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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What it’s like dealing with avian influenza on a dairy farm
Lower milk production and the need to treat many cows are some of the challenges
Supply management bill moves slowly through Senate
A private member’s bill that aims to take supply management off the trade table is at the centre of attention in Ottawa
Clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-282 in the Senate is not expected until November, after the Bloc Quebecois deadline for triggering a federal election.
Canada Royal Milk ready to appeal to mainstream moms
Dairy plant opens for tours, sees infant formula powder opportunities in and outside Canada
Canada Royal Milk is ramping up production at its new processing facility on the outskirts of Kingston with an aim to supply baby formula across North America. The processing plant has capacity to produce five times the Canadian market for baby formula.
Seven steps to a successful hoof trimming program
Hoof trimming helps to head off hoof lesions by keeping cows balanced
Hoof trimming is a critical, yet often underestimated aspect of dairy cow management. Lameness, primarily caused by claw lesions, remains one of the most significant welfare and productivity challenges in dairy farming. By maintaining hoof health, regular hoof trimming improves animal welfare and ensures optimal farm profitability. This article delves into the practical benefits of […] Read more
Dairy beef changes dairy management, beef market
Large increases are seen in price for dairy cows, calves
The rapid rise in beef cattle prices has driven inflation and fundamental change in the dairy sector. Similar to the price for beef calves and cows, cull dairy cows, young cross-bred calves destined for the beef market and fresh milking cows have more than doubled in value.
Two California dairy farm workers test positive for bird flu
Health officials in California are monitoring other exposed workers for symptoms on two dairy farms where two human cases of bird flu were confirmed on Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Opportunity in global milk market in next decade
Europe, Oceania expected to drop in milk production while demand is expected to slowly grow
At World Dairy Expo 2024 Rabobank dairy experts spoke about the decline in milk production in Europe and New Zealand, the two largest exporters of dairy products in the world.
VIDEO: World Dairy Expo 2024: Thursday Oct. 3 wrap up
Glacier FarmMedia’s Senior Livestock Editor John Greig is at World Dairy Expo 2024. In this video update, he talks about: Watch his coverage on the Glacier FarmMedia network.
VIDEO: World Dairy Expo 2024: Wednesday Oct. 2 wrap up
The avian influenza outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is influencing the largest dairy trade show in the world. At the World Dairy Expo, in Madison, Wisc., Canadian entries in the cattle show are down 40 per cent and there are fewer Canadians attending the show this year. There are, however, still many international visitors on […] Read more
World Dairy Expo 2024 opens soon
The large dairy trade show and cattle show will have fewer cattle from Canada due to the avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle
The World Dairy Expo starts this weekend, with the International Junior Holstein Show, fitting contests and intercollegiate and international judging competitions, but it really gets underway on Tuesday Sept 30. That’s the day when the number of events jumps and the giant trade show opens. The show in Madison, Wisconsin is the largest dairy sector […] Read more
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