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Comestar Holstein installs 21st century upgrades to complement steadfast breeding program

World-renowned for their contribution to Holstein genetics, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein continues to uphold their decades-old breeding philosophy as they adjust to the latest milking and cow housing technologies.
September 1, 2022
Emma Ohirko

What does it take to build a facility fit to house an outstanding herd, recognized for its high-caliber classification around the world? Years of preparation, says Steve Comtois of Victoriaville, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein.


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Where’s your focus?

August 8, 2022
Karen Lee

Some people spend their summers at the beach or on a lake. With second or third crop in by now, you’re probably thinking you’ve spent some significant time in a hayfield. 


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Dairy Farmers of Canada: CDC announces an advance adjustment to farmgate milk prices

August 8, 2022

On June 21, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) announced a 2.5% increase in the farmgate prices for milk, to be implemented on Sept. 1. This increase comes after DFC made a request for an advance adjustment from the CDC.


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Research Review: What’s new in the revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle (2001) of the NRC? – Part 2

July 29, 2022
Helene Lapierre

The NRC (2001) prediction of milk protein yield was based on metabolizable protein (MP) requirements and supply and a fixed efficiency of utilization of 67% of this supply.


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Farm transition lessons from cowboys

Whether the cattle are beef or dairy, the questions surrounding farm transition are the same.
July 29, 2022
Elaine Froese

When I asked the group of cowboys in their black Stetsons what was the one thing they grasped after four hours of interaction, it was “importance of communication.” It is easy to say, but how do you put it into practice?


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Manure pit safety: Know the dangers and implement risk prevention strategies

Manure gas can be lethal. Use extreme caution when working around and, only when necessary, inside a manure pit.
July 29, 2022
Cheryl DeCooman

Safe and secure manure storage is very important on your dairy. In order to maximize contents during the growing season, manure pits must be agitated and pumped out regularly


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How the dairy industry is embracing regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture can bring together cow health and soil health, making the practices beneficial for dairy farms as well as meet industry initiatives.
July 29, 2022
Sedley Benitz

Regenerative agriculture is a phrase growing in popularity within agriculture. Corporations are using the phrase to market their products and grow their businesses.


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Two sides to the sustainability story

At this year’s Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, two highly respected industry experts shared their divergent perspectives on the sustainability of the livestock sector.
July 29, 2022
Emma Ohirko

One of the biggest challenges in the fight to mitigate carbon emissions and address climate change is that every group and every player who participates in this collective mission has different goals. 


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Keeping cows cool: Summer additions to a natural ventilation system

Possible additions to consider for a natural ventilation system include high-speed panel fans, cyclone style circulating fans, high-volume low-speed fans and tunnel ventilation.
July 29, 2022
Rick McBay

With as little as 16 km/h (10-mph) winds, a properly designed natural ventilation system will provide more than adequate air exchange for your dairy during hot weather.


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Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

Knowing the herd’s MBW is important for meeting AFC goals, as it is a key component for building an effective heifer-rearing program that sets animals up for success at every stage.
July 19, 2022
Donna Benschop and Matt Groen
“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” You might be wondering why an article on heifer raising is starting off with lyrics from a popular Taylor Swift song, but that line from her 2013 song describes a lot of themes around setting goals and optimizing heifer raising.
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