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While at work, team members often complete tasks that may require them to handle or work around potentially hazardous products. Exposure to these hazardous products can cause injuries or diseases.
The transition period is extremely important in the life of a dairy cow. During this period, a cow goes from a state of almost total rest in a non-productive phase to a productive phase, which requires a major adjustment on many levels.
Roger Massicotte is the president of Agropur (since February 2019) and has been a member of Agropur’s board of directors for 16 years, representing the Mauricie-Portneuf region.
Growth eroded by imports, public expectations in terms of environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) and American intrusion into the mechanics of our dairy policy – the current situation brings its share of challenges to the dairy sector. Here’s what to expect in the coming months.
Digital dermatitis (DD) is a major cattle disease priority, and lameness is the top syndrome impacting cattle production and welfare, according to a recent Ruminant Health and Welfare grassroots survey.
The decision to feed whole milk or milk replacer to newborn calves continues to be a controversial topic among producers. Although whole milk meets all nutrient requirements for development, milk replacer is largely considered beneficial in terms of cleanliness, cost and its consistent composition.
Dairy farming sustainability is affected by many factors, with one of the biggest being high production efficiency. Maximizing your allowable high-quality milk shipments in a supply-managed system from the fewest number of healthy cows affects the farm’s economic sustainability.
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