While it is impossible to eliminate cases of mastitis in a dairy herd, automation can help producers save time, money and resources, ensuring their cows get the best and most timely care possible.

By understanding the reasons that can lead to a fall slump of production and implementing strategic changes with Lallemand’s CleanFeed approach, dairy producers can maintain steady milk and component yields. Focus on clean, high-quality feed, hygienic practices and optimizing rumen function to achieve greater efficiency of production, which translates to significant financial benefits.

An adjusted feeding program for winter that provides adequate nutrients to sustain increased energy demands at all life stages, coupled with practical farm management strategies, will help keep calves, heifers and lactating cows productive throughout the cold season.

There’s not much that equates to your own mother’s cooking, right? My mom is a great cook, but her specialty is biscuits. Warm, flaky, perfectly moist biscuits. It’s a household favourite when paired with her homemade raspberry jam. I took it upon myself to attempt baking said biscuits this week.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top human health risk. It’s something directly affecting farmers and farm workers, who are constantly exposed to bacteria through their livestock.

Grounded in faith and family while investing in the future, Aletta Holsteins followed an articulate succession plan. The family now operates two dairies and has expanded to poultry and hogs as well.