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This article reviews the “Hot topic: Detecting digital dermatitis with computer vision,” research from the Journal of Dairy Science (Vol. 103 No. 10, 2020) to help answer the question of whether it is better to have two dry cow diets – far-off and close-up, or is one dry cow diet throughout the dry period enough? The authors designed three diets: a low-energy (LO), high-fibre diet fed throughout the dry period; a high-energy (HI) diet fed throughout the dry period; and a combination of these (LO+HI), namely a low-energy diet fed during the far-off period and a high-energy diet fed during the close-up period.
The truth is: One of the best ways to help employees thrive is to offer them feedback. It’s one of the most important tools leaders have to increase a sense of motivation and engagement.
Average farmland values in Canada are once again showing modest increases for the first half of 2020, although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to be weighed, according to a review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
“Succession planning would be considerably less difficult if the long-term stability of the agricultural industry was more predictable. Given the current hurdles, long-term profitability is very uncertain.
Fires on farms and in farm buildings are on the rise. Unfortunately, when a fire breaks out on a farm, it is often too late to put it out, increasing the damages and loss.
David Myshrall hated the farm he grew up on – nothing was mechanized and there was just too much non-stop work. He thought he might like to be a veterinarian, but there was no money for university.
It’s no secret the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people are thinking about food. Half-empty grocery store shelves brought on by panic buying at the start of business shutdowns were a reality in many parts of Canada.
A healthy dairy cow herd is paramount to the success of a productive dairy operation. To address and maintain strong herd health, a multitude of factors are to be considered.
Management practices and nutritional strategies during the transition period have a significant impact on the health and productivity of the dairy cow and, as a consequence, influence both the profitability and longevity of the herd.
Building a new barn and incorporating robots is a challenging process when all of the experts involved in the project can be on site. It adds another layer of challenges when the experts aren’t able to travel to the farm, but with meticulous planning, teamwork and use of the right resources and technology, a startup can still be a great success.
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