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“Failage” and garbage are two possible iterations of baleage that producers should actively avoid, said northwestern Illinois baleage producer Kendall Guither.
Researchers at the University of Alberta are in the process of developing a test which may allow dairy producers to test their cows for mastitis and receive the results in a matter of minutes.
Preparing for a visit from a proAction validator can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to dairy farming in Canada or if you have not devoted enough time to integrating proAction requirements into your routine.
In the city of Garnett, Kansas, sits the registered Jersey cattle herd of Ratliff Jerseys, started over 20 years ago by Ron and Christy Ratliff, with the help of Christy’s brother Mike Kennedy. Together, the trio has bred, raised and sold numerous championship and nationally recognized Jersey cows.
“I really like numbers and data,” says Janet Harrop of Harrcroft Acres Ltd. Janet and her husband, Ian Harrop – who operate the 120-milking cow dairy north of Fergus, Ontario, with their son Ryan and his wife, Jessie – have recently implemented telemetry cattle monitoring in their herd.
Eating a big turkey dinner, served with pie and all the fixings, alongside family members and loved ones tends to go hand in hand with Christmas. John Miller says his family’s Christmas traditions are no different.
It’s no secret the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people are thinking about food. Half-empty grocery store shelves brought on by panic buying at the start of business shutdowns were a reality in many parts of Canada.
A healthy dairy cow herd is paramount to the success of a productive dairy operation. To address and maintain strong herd health, a multitude of factors are to be considered.
There is a growing understanding that lame cows, once identified, should be treated as soon as possible. This can be difficult when producers rely on hoof trimmers, which may not be available on short notice.
