The draft of the Code of Practice contains new ideas for cow comfort and sustainability for the future of dairy in Canada. Be prepared as you think about remodels and new barn builds.

Postpartum uterine disease presents a major economic challenge to the commercial dairy industry. Metritis and endometritis are more prevalent in dairy cattle than other domestic species and are often associated with compromised welfare, reduced fertility and milk production losses.

Five dairy farms across Ontario decided to try something new in 2022 and came out the other side with new strategies for success on their dairies. From new feed mills to new reproductive strategies, each new practice held the key to more milk production.

A healthy reproductive microbiome in the vaginal tract is key to leading transition cows to fewer health challenges, enabling faster rebreeding and improved performance.

Ketosis, also called hyperketonemia, is a disease defined by elevated levels of ketone bodies in circulation, or high ketones, for short.