Progressive Dairy

Fortitude and farming, a salute to World Milk Day

June 1, 2023

As World Milk Day is recognized on June 1, may you take stock of where your dairy story began, how far you’ve come and what it truly means to celebrate this life we call dairy farming.

Beat the heat: Essential tips for working outdoors this summer

Planning ahead, acclimating to hot weather, hydrating and staying alert to symptoms of heat-related illness can keep you and your team members safe in the heat.

May 31, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

Canada is known for its intense winters, but we also have several weeks each year of intense, very humid summer heat. It is important that during these times you protect yourself from the penetrating sun and watch out for symptoms of heat-related illnesses before it becomes a serious health concern.

Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings improves farm safety

Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4

May 30, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order.

HERd Management: Choose your own path

May 25, 2023

"I've met many of the type of women that I want to be around. These women are driven, career-focused, smart, passionate and face challenges head-on."

Progressive Events: British Columbia dealer hosts Dairy Women’s Summit

May 18, 2023

Dan Veeneman

Around 100 women participated in the event this year, which focused on celebrating women in the dairy industry and providing an opportunity for them to share their stories and connect with their industry colleagues.

A veterinarian’s unique vision provides encompassing reproduction services

What started as a reproduction service to local cattle producers has grown to international recognition in a few short years.

May 16, 2023

Katie Coyne

"Give Lehouiller an idea and it will happen" is how his colleagues describe this young veterinarian with big plans for the future of reproduction in the Eastern provinces.

Strategies to overcome heat stress

Understanding heat stress, preparing for it and looking at options to alleviate it will help keep production steady this summer.

May 16, 2023

Candace Schiestel

Scientific advances in animal nutrition have uncovered an array of ingredients that have been shown to help cattle cope with high heat.

Return over feed: What pays?

Four key questions concerning ROF are shared and answered.

May 11, 2023

Matt Groen

Answers to some of the top questions concerning profitability by pulling data from return over feed (ROF) databank from 3,600 dairy farms across eastern Canada to help you make strategic decisions.

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Summer tips to prevent winter hoof health issues

Warm weather provides the perfect environment for pathogen activity and hoof damage. Address the dairy’s management now to prevent hoof health issues when temperatures drop.

May 11, 2023

Roger Olson

During the summer, cows face additional challenges due to heat stress and can become stuck in a negative cycle of lameness and ultimately decreased productivity.

Designing freestall barns for automation

Cow comfort, barn flow and labour organization are some of the factors dairy producers should consider when retrofitting or designing a new freestall barn for automation.

May 10, 2023

Tony Brazda

With over 20% of farms in Canada utilizing automated milking, there are examples of both good and poor designs put into practice. Additionally, there are many options on the market to automate feeding and manure removal, which also impact barn design.