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Emma Ohirko

Emma Ohirko

Former Editor / Progressive Dairy
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Butter is always better

September 1, 2022
Emma Ohirko

One of my favourite stories to tell is about the time my grandmother made pancakes with a dead mouse.


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3 Open Minutes with Dr. Temple Grandin

September 1, 2022
Emma Ohirko

Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has garnered worldwide attention for her work in autism and animal behaviour. Grandin promotes better livestock handling and care, developing practical solutions to improve the welfare of livestock on farms and in processing facilities.


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Comestar Holstein installs 21st century upgrades to complement steadfast breeding program

World-renowned for their contribution to Holstein genetics, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein continues to uphold their decades-old breeding philosophy as they adjust to the latest milking and cow housing technologies.
September 1, 2022
Emma Ohirko

What does it take to build a facility fit to house an outstanding herd, recognized for its high-caliber classification around the world? Years of preparation, says Steve Comtois of Victoriaville, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein.


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RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale

RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale
September 1, 2022
Emma Ohirko

In 2002, Doug Blair, David Chalack and Glenn Hockley started a conversation at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that would prove extremely fruitful for themselves and the Holstein breed.


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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.


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L’intestin perméable : un voyage des causes et conséquences jusqu’à l’atténuation du syndrome

August 8, 2022
Emma Ohirko

Le tractus gastro-intestinal est un tube qui s’étend de la bouche jusqu’à l’anus. Son rôle vital est de protéger le corps contre les dangers tels que les parasites, les toxines, les acides et les antigènes qui pourraient autrement causer des dommages en dehors du système gastro-intestinal.


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Une nouvelle frontière technologique pour la ferme des Aulnets

August 5, 2022
Emma Ohirko

Peu importe votre opinion concernant ce fait : l’automatisation et la technologie sont ici pour rester.


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Two sides to the sustainability story

At this year’s Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, two highly respected industry experts shared their divergent perspectives on the sustainability of the livestock sector.
July 29, 2022
Emma Ohirko

One of the biggest challenges in the fight to mitigate carbon emissions and address climate change is that every group and every player who participates in this collective mission has different goals. 


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‘You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve tried’: Ontario dairyman designs innovative barn after 18 years of experimentation

Dairyman and avid scientific journal reader designs and patents his own stall-free dairy barn after 18 years of trial and error in pursuit of supreme cow comfort.
July 19, 2022
Emma Ohirko
Have you ever felt like the solution to your problem would be achievable if only the right tool existed? Have you then wondered why such an obvious tool is not available?
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Leaky gut: A journey through causes and consequences to mitigation

June 30, 2022
Emma Ohirko
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a tube that runs from the mouth to the anus, fulfilling its vital role as a barrier to protect the rest of the body from things like parasites, toxins, acids and antigens that may otherwise cause damage outside of the GI tract.
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