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Implementing a whole-farm approach to mastitis can impact farm profitability. A partnership between farmer and veterinarian managing udder health, based around protocols and education, can see a milk-quality program develop to minimize losses through mastitis. That can be worth several dollars per cow per year.
The 2012 corn crop started out with early planting and emergence before it took a turn for the worse, tormented by a severe and widespread drought across Canada.
Yields suffered, and the environment was just right for moulds such as fusarium to prevail. Aspergillus showed up in some of the Western provinces but was still not as prevalent in eastern Canada as the fusarium and penicillium moulds.
During the 2012 World Dairy Expo, a staircase wrap urged passersby to “Do the Math” and re-evaluate how they choose protein sources for their dairy cows. Typically, we buy protein supplements on the basis of the protein they provide.
In its 20th anniversary year, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show continues to serve as a showcase event for new innovations in the industry. The event, planned for Sept. 10-12 in Woodstock, Ontario, will feature a number of new products and technologies. Here’s a look at five dairy-related products expected to debut at this year’s show.
Some things never change. The land, the clock, calendar and weather forecasts have always been the major influences in everyday farming.
One thing that has changed dramatically on the farm is the tractor. Today’s tractors and the engines that power them have evolved dramatically from the late 1800s, when mechanized traction equipment (powered by steam then gasoline) first arrived on the farm.
Toro is asking for your help in recognizing those that promote sustainable practices in agricultural communities across America with its new “Ready. Set. GROW!” grant initiative, in which the company will award $15,000 to non-profit organizations to help further their efforts.
