Recent research conducted by University of British Columbia’s Dairy Education and Research Centre has produced a method of low-cost lameness detection that can be conducted faster than conventional locomotion scoring.

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to listen to motivational speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby as he encouraged a room of dairy producers to grow their influence in the industry in a way that makes an impact, not just an impression.

The most common injury caused by pressure washers are lacerations, followed by bruises, punctures and eye injuries.

According to the brochure “What every older Canadian should know about: Powers of attorney and joint bank accounts,” power of attorney is a written, legal document authorizing one or more persons to manage your money and property on your behalf when you are unable to do so. 

“Interrelationships between cows, calves and humans in cow-calf contact systems – An interview study among Norwegian dairy farmers.” 

While the cutting-edge technology of turning cow manure into valuable biogas significantly addresses an important issue relating to climate change and renewable energy, the sand that is often used as bedding can pose an implementation challenge.