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Hoof health is a top priority for the Canadian dairy industry right now. An online questionnaire in 2014 revealed lameness is considered the number one health issue by Canadian dairy producers.
From birth, it is an art and a science getting a viable calf to her first lactation. Unfortunately, it is also a large farm expense that can lead to some poor choices and, ultimately, a less productive cow as a result.
Group-housing calves is becoming a more common way to house and manage calves. Part of managing a group of calves is being able to scan the herd effectively for individuals that need more attention.
Henria Holsteins Inc. is a family-owned dairy business in Grey County near Conn, Ontario. Henk and Maria Pastink, their daughter Reba and son Gerrit are the proud owners of this large modern facility.
Do I feed hay? Would my calves grow better on a TMR? With industry experts arguing both sides of the issue, it’s sometimes hard to figure out which road to take.
There’s no wonder why nearly 50,000 people come out to a field in Woodstock, Ontario, for three days each September. Each year, the show organizers up the ante and deliver more than the year before.
Canadians sent a loud and clear message to their politicians in a nationwide poll conducted on behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC): Protect our enforced food safety standards and our Canadian dairy industry while you are negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Yeast-derived carbohydrates (YDCs) indirectly act through a number of mechanisms to alleviate production issues. YDCs block the entrance to the gut subway, preventing pathogens from boarding trains and traveling to destinations within the calf-cow.
It is always refreshing to step aside from our regular topics and deliver content on a special subject. While articles on feed and nutrition, A.I. and breeding, calf and heifer raising, and milk quality are extremely important and likely to impact what you do each day, I always enjoy taking a step back from the day-to-day and taking a broader look at the industry.
DFC’s 2014 Dairy Research Highlights contain a review of research investments and outcomes for the year and are available online. Here are a few examples of the progress made over time on the basis of research investments.
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