The field of genomics has the potential to not only improve the dairy industry at the herd level, but it has implications at national and global levels.

Young farmers frequently ask me, “Elaine, how do we get the conversation about changes on the farm started?” There is a longing look in their eyes, sometimes tears, as they seek out help to talk to their parents about key issues the farm team knows it needs to address.

Dairy cows are very susceptible to heat stress and will adapt by reducing their milk production.

Animal rights issues are more front and centre for Canadian farmers than they have ever been before. Farmers and food businesses face increased opposition regarding everyday practices.

Creep feeding provides supplementary nutrition to nursing calves. It can increase a calf's daily rate of gain, as well as weaning weight. Whether it will benefit your production depends on several factors.

I fear that some of the freedoms we enjoy in America are all too often taken for granted. Unless we spend more than the required time in school reviewing our country’s history, we may not have a good handle on the cost that was paid to ensure that we and our children and grandchildren continue to have these freedoms.

It was one of those days when Mr. Murphy’s law ruled supreme. As a matter of fact, I think the entire Murphy family was in on the act. It seemed as though any event going to occur that day was going to go wrong for me.