Controlling pathogen outgrowth in recycled manure bedding is possible. When a bacillus-based bedding additive was tested on-farm, a significant reduction in bulk tank SCC and mastitis cases was noticed.

Three anaerobic digester operators discuss how their systems complement dairies operations and how they up the value of their farms. 

Integrating biogas plants into Canadian dairy production has emerged as a transformative solution that not only addresses environmental challenges, but also establishes a circular economy within the dairy farming system.

Manure has left the premises, now what? The manure applicator should have a plan in place before this situation arises. 

Going forward, a dairy’s value will not only be determined by the quality of their milk, but by the scale of their climate impact.

In an era where many corporations and governments are promising to reduce emissions en route to net zero, new opportunities have emerged for agriculture to diversify into carbon markets.