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Lindenright Holsteins named Master Breeder for second time

Winning Holstein Canada’s Master Breeder award twice is no small feat. Lindenright Holsteins says their ability to perform simple tasks well has aided in their success.

September 1, 2022

Matti McBride

Coined the “most prolific accolade awarded” by Holstein Canada, the Master Breeder Award is not something to sneeze at.

Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination

Hitting the trifecta of high milk yield, a clean bill of health and strong reproductive performance is attainable if producers monitor and devote resources to preventing common disease events.

August 30, 2022

Emma Ohirko

Much like the focus elite athletes give to their workouts, training programs and diets, managers of high-producing dairy cows must dedicate a similar level of care and attention to fine-tuning the health and routine of their herd.

The relationship between a herd’s environment and genetic potential

April 12, 2022

David Erf

As producers implement genomic testing into their management strategy, the tie between a herd’s environment and a herd’s genetic potential can’t be overlooked. Great management programs can result in more valuable and action-oriented genomic information.

Back to the basics: Reproduction on your dairy

April 6, 2022

Nancy Charlton

If I had written a book predicting the past two years in dairy farming, it would have been coined as fiction. In addition to a global pandemic, nobody could have predicted the wild swings in commodities coupled with the challenges in weather.

Optimizing culling and herd structure for better profitability

February 12, 2022

Murilo Carvalho

The discussion around increasing productive lifespan is not new. With tight margins, very high feed costs and a limited increase in milk prices, it is essential to fine-tune every aspect of your dairy operation to make sure your farm is profitable and sustainable.

Insider tip: Don’t overspend on sexed semen

November 11, 2021

Mandy Schmidt

Your sexed semen costs might be higher than they should be, but not because your A.I. sales representative is deceiving you. Many dairies overspend on the volume of sexed semen purchased.

Lew-Max marries technology and data to reach repro honors

November 8, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

There aren’t any shortcuts to outstanding reproductive performance. Rather, it is a careful blend of consistency and data management according to the needs and specifications of a particular farm.

Breeding cows: Improving herd reproduction from the front end

September 3, 2021

Doug Bazinet

Substantial amounts of a herd manager’s time and energy are focused on improving reproductive performance. Despite an emphasis on breeding cows, it has been documented that the conception rate of the modern dairy cow is measurably lower than it was 40 to 50 years ago.

HERd Management: Build a repro program that is better for your cows and your employees

June 9, 2021

Katie Martin

Under the summer sun, we’re all focused on setting cows up for success while facing the risks of heat stress. It’s important to stay the course during the hotter months, especially when it comes to reproduction.

Immune health and its implications for reproductive performance in dairy cattle

September 2, 2020

Gabrielle L. Dumas and Annie Pelletier

We all agree that a deterioration in the reproductive performance of dairy cows can have a significant impact on the profitability of dairy farms. The immune system has been shown to play an important role in reproduction.

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Lindenright Holsteins named Master Breeder for second time

Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination

The relationship between a herd’s environment and genetic potential

Back to the basics: Reproduction on your dairy

Optimizing culling and herd structure for better profitability

Insider tip: Don’t overspend on sexed semen

Lew-Max marries technology and data to reach repro honors

Breeding cows: Improving herd reproduction from the front end

HERd Management: Build a repro program that is better for your cows and your employees

Immune health and its implications for reproductive performance in dairy cattle

How rising temperatures are affecting dairy cow fertility in Canada

Lessons from the farm brought success in hockey

Cow care, technology and teaching moments: A conversation with Alberta dairy farmer Karen

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