Progressive Dairy

Aren't we lucky

August 1, 2023

I recently attended a major gathering of dairy farmers, and boy, the conversation wasn’t all that great.

What have 'autofeeders' taught me about feeding dairy calves?

July 31, 2023

Most of us that have fed calves have a similar impression of “what’s normal” for feeding calves and calf behavior. What was “normal”?

Using the power of genetics to improve hoof health

The Canadian genetic evaluation for Hoof Health assists producers in making long-term improvements to their herd. Below are answers to common questions about the evaluation.

July 27, 2023

Allison Fleming and Hannah Sweett

In dairy herds across the globe, feet and leg problems that typically lead to lameness consistently rank as one of the top culling reasons.

Why you need to build your personal wealth bubble

Building wealth beyond the farm assets provides flexibility for living expenses and transfer of wealth to non-farm heirs.

July 20, 2023

Elaine Froese

Your personal wealth bubble is having some flexibility in your wealth creation beyond the wealth you are creating in farm assets.

Kozak Holsteins Ltd. makes a name for itself across North America

Through key purchases and careful breeding, the Kozak prefix is being announced in the winner's group at major shows.

July 18, 2023

Katie Coyne

Focusing on cow comfort, calf care and careful breeding decisions, the Kozak family works together to build an exceptional herd to merchandise and grow from within.

Research Review: Antimicrobial use on Canadian dairy farms

July 13, 2023

Reducing antimicrobial use in humans and animals is critical to combat resistance to commonly used antimicrobial treatments. We all need to work together to meet this challenge and the dairy industry is taking action to do its part.

Dairy Farmers of Canada: Bill protecting supply management adopted by House, heads to Senate

July 11, 2023

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been closely monitoring Bill C-282, a private members’ bill sponsored by the Bloc Québécois which would amend the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to ensure that supply management will no longer be a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.

7 essential steps for foreign worker safety

Steps to ensure the safety of foreign workers include hiring language consultants, using translation apps, translating safety procedures, providing formal and hands-on training, and maintaining open communication.

July 6, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

While employing foreign workers is a great solution, we must not forget about the importance of safety with this group of employees.

Processing silage for greater profitability

Three steps to better corn silage, with an emphasis on rumen-digestible starch

July 4, 2023

Donna Benschop and Maxime Tarte

Corn silage has become an integral part of most dairy rations because of the energy and fibre it brings to lactating cow diets. To maximize the amount of energy that can be "harvested" from this forage, extra effort is needed to get all the details right – particularly when it comes to improving starch digestibility.

Identify the hot spots in your barn to proactively reduce the risk of fire

July 1, 2023

Pierre-André Meunier

Most of the electrical fires on farms can be prevented with appropriate preventive initiatives.