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When nutritionists balance diets, all of the calculations are made on a dry matter (DM) basis. This is because the requirements of the animals are defined on a DM basis and also to eliminate the effect of different moistures on the different feeds. This way we bring everything to a common denominator.
Molds damage silage quality, and some molds can lead to the development of mycotoxins that can make silage unhealthy for livestock consumption. Growers need to understand which molds are harmful and how to limit their development in crops.
When low milk prices or high ingredient prices occur, dairy producers look to save money any way they can. Feeding more homegrown forage and fewer purchased ingredients is an available option.
There is no doubt that dehorning (also referred to as disbudding) is painful. Given that much of the horn as well as the skin surrounding the horn is highly innervated, dehorning elicits immediate and acute reactions from calves. However, the pain from dehorning can and should be minimized.
“Move! I don’t have time for this!” You are moving a first-calf heifer into the milking parlour for the first time and, despite all efforts, she refuses to enter. What do you do?
In Canada, dairy producers are recognized as world leaders in the production of quality milk and meat. Dairy producers are already regularly inspected to ensure they adhere to rules and regulations for producing milk.
Strategies to get the truth about dairy farming to our consumers
Dairy farming provides a very tangible opportunity to benefit our fellow Canadians. Our consumers rely on us to provide them with the top-quality dairy products they have come to expect from our excellent industry.
Hear from bovine specialist Reg Clinton, DVM, during the 2016 London Dairy Congress in London, Ontario. He presented a workshop on artificial insemination, offering participants hands-on instruction on the anatomy and physiology of bovine reproduction. Clinton is with the Kirkton Veterinary Professional Corporation in Kirkton, Ontario.
On Feb. 13, 42 western Canadian producers and a few WestGen staff boarded a red-eye flight in Toronto bound for Sao Paulo. The participants in the first international WestGen dairy tour had signed up to see dairies and cattle breeding operations, and to enjoy the sites and attractions offered by the fifth largest milk producing nation in the world.
By focusing on excellent calf care for both heifers and bull calves, Sterkholm Farms is capitalizing on the farm’s potential both in future milk production and diversification in veal.
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