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After nearly a decade of being widely available to dairy producers, sexed semen is now commonly used across the country.
What is interesting about sexed semen, however, is the various ways and reasons it is being used, and it isn’t just about making more heifers. When deployed as part of a greater genetic strategy, sexed semen will open up new opportunities and change the way you manage your herd.
The dry period is an important stage in a dairy cow’s life as she transitions between lactations. Proper feeding and management of dry cows increases milk production during the next lactation and reduces the risk of metabolic disorders.
Time is an extremely valuable commodity in my book. It is limited, and once spent, cannot be regained. Every day I try to use the 1,440 minutes I am given as wisely as possible. I find it is easy to fill my day with the tasks in front of me, such as writing this editorial piece, proofing materials for a conference program, calling in to a meeting or washing dishes at the end of the day.
“All You Need Is Cheese” (AYNIC) holiday in-store promotion was in full swing across Canada (excluding Quebec) this past December. Under the theme “Savour The Moment,” this campaign incited consumers to buy Canadian cheese and demonstrate the variety of holiday bites, hors d’oeuvres and treats that incorporate Canadian cheese.
The Pacific Agriculture Show serves many areas of agriculture with its annual trade show at the Tradex – Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The event will run from Jan. 29-31 and feature a variety of agricultural services and farm products.
Rosebrin Farms Ltd., located near Chilliwack, British Columbia, in the beautiful Fraser Valley, is the home of Brad and Lisa Roseboom and their family. Brad’s father established a dairy operation in the area in 1957, and Brad came home to farm in 1984.
I am extremely grateful for the three neighbours who showed up with three extra combines to harvest in September; it really made a huge difference in reducing the stress on our farm. When I relayed this story to an Easterner, he said, “Wow, they still do that out there.
As the second-largest contributor to the Canadian economy in 2012, the dairy industry generated $5.92 billion in net farm receipts. Today, there are 11,962 dairy farms, and the average dairy farm has 77 cows per farm. But what are the costs involved? In today’s dairy marketplace, it is important to know the “ins and outs” of the cost of production.
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