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Whether you call it a farm, a business or a wealth engine, we’re talking about the same thing – your dairy farm. Most dairy farms (and most other businesses) are co-owned by more than one person.
Observing animals to look for signs of well-being is not new, but measuring specific animal-based indicators is. The Canadian dairy industry is making these measurements an essential part of the animal care module of proAction.
It would be fun for you to be a fly on the wall of my office when the calls from farm moms come in. They range in age from 33 to 93, and their heartfelt cries ring in my ears as I write this.
Three dairy veterinarians shared their experiences working with automated milking systems and offered some valuable pieces of advice to dairy farmers during the Lely North America FMS Conference held in Fair Oaks, Indiana, in May.
Salmonella dublin is a multi-drug-resistant bacterial disease that has become an emerging threat in Canada. Historically, it has been found in the U.S. and sporadically in Alberta, but cases of Salmonella dublin have been recently found in both Ontario and Quebec.
The ninth annual Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award will be awarded to Wendon Holsteins of Innisfail, Alberta. This honour will be presented at the 51st World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.
Anyone who can more than double the average score in any field of endeavour must be doing something right. Some might attribute such success to luck, but in the field of breeding dairy cows, luck rarely enters the equation. Hard work, high standards and dedication to the task combine to produce a track record many can envy.
With hundreds of visits to all sizes and types of dairy farms under their belts, a panel of calf care specialists recently addressed the question, “What is your opinion of automatic calf feeders?”
Arie and Dineke Philipsen immigrated to Canada in 1998. As they have welcomed their two children into their farming operation near Lacombe, Alberta, they are undertaking some expansion.
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