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Canadian breed associations recently recognized some of Canada’s top herds with the prestigious Master Breeder award. Presented by Holstein Canada, Jersey Canada, Ayrshire Canada and the Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association, the 2017 recipients are highlighted below.
In 2016, a Quebec farm lost 10 calves before learning from its veterinarian the animals had tested positive for Salmonella Dublin … like 100 percent of their 325-head herd.
More than 200 stakeholders from various segments of the dairy and food industry gathered in Ottawa, on Nov. 7 and 8, to discuss the state of sustainability in the dairy industry and where it is headed in the future.
Various research initiatives since 2009 that culminated to a national project funded under the Dairy Research Cluster 2 and led by University of Guelph has resulted in the development of genomic evaluations for digital dermatitis in Holsteins.
On Sept. 14, registered dietitians from Ontario visited a dairy farm, and an egg farm and grading operation, to gain a better understanding of farm practices and hear from farmers how they care for their animals, the environment and produce safe, quality food for all Canadians.
Canadian dairy producers will meet with representatives from environmental, animal care and health NGOs, financial associations, retailers and food services at DFC’s Building a Sustainable Dairy Industry symposium, Nov. 7-8, to address sustainability in Canada’s dairy sector.
A research project financed in part by Dairy Farmers of Canada and its partners under the Organic Science Cluster investigated sustainable alternative sources of bedding for dairy cows.
Pierre Lampron, a dairy farmer from St. Boniface, Quebec, was elected president of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) for a two-year term at the annual general meeting, July 18-19, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Observing animals to look for signs of well-being is not new, but measuring specific animal-based indicators is. The Canadian dairy industry is making these measurements an essential part of the animal care module of proAction.
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