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July 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy-Canada digital magazine

July 1, 2026

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AAFC cuts threaten Canadian agri-food research and innovation

Cutbacks are eliminating hundreds of staff positions and closing key research stations. Their overall effect threatens Canada’s agricultural competitiveness, stalls essential livestock and crop development, and disrupts vital studies on climate resilience, food safety and more.

June 16, 2026

Bruce Derksen

Sweeping job and program cuts across AAFC are reshaping Canada’s research landscape, as the Liberal government targets a 15% budget reduction across all federal departments. Seven research facilities are slated for closure.

From the Journal of Dairy Science: Preference for grooming brush type and how early growth rates affect performance

June 25, 2026

Pedro Nogueira

This column brings you information regarding some of the research being done around the world and published in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Lessons from the farm brought success in hockey

A former NHL player talks of the resilience he learned during his career and how his upbringing on a farm influenced his life.

June 2, 2026

Ralph Pearce

The link between farming and professional sports isn’t always thought to be a linear relationship. The exception may be in Canada, where many hockey players grew up on the family farm and used some of that upbringing to define their careers.

Rethinking risk management in Canadian dairy: Why timing and design matter more than ever

A recent webinar discussed the intricacies of risk management in Canadian agriculture, highlighting the business risk management programs and addressing potential problems with current structure.

June 18, 2026

Lisa Spies

Though risk has always been a part of farming, for Canadian dairy producers the nature of that risk is changing. Reviewing existing risk management strategies, understanding program intent and reassessing participation decisions are practical steps producers can take today.

Keep your farm team safe when working in the heat

Be proactive this summer to avoid heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated, covering your skin, schedule the most strenuous tasks during cooler parts of the day and gradually acclimating to the warmer temperatures.

June 23, 2026

Cheryl DeCooman

While Canada is known for its harsh winters, we also experience intense heat and humidity during the summer. It is essential to protect yourself from the sun and watch for symptoms of heat-related illnesses before they become a serious concern.

What we’ve learned from 15 years of TMR audits

The ideation for TMR audits began with a cause-and-effect observation that involved new mixer wagons and a bump in milk production.

March 16, 2026

Matt Sattler

TMR audits started from a single question: Why did dairies that just bought a new mixer see a bump in milk production? Today, it is a fundamental tool that helps us use our equipment and data more effectively and better support our people and cows. Curiosity and a willingness to feed cows better will continue to influence what comes next.

What motivates and deters dairy farmers from adopting a selective clinical mastitis protocol?

Selective clinical mastitis protocols can reduce antimicrobial use on dairy farms, but adoption is limited by testing delays, contamination, costs and training needs; requiring better diagnostics and veterinary support.

June 30, 2026

Jennifer Ida

Researchers have sought to understand what motivates and prevents farmers from adopting selective clinical mastitis protocols. By helping dairy farmers and veterinarians navigate the identified barriers and by providing support, we can better position the dairy industry to achieve long-term improvement of antimicrobial stewardship practices on dairy farms.

Navigating a bovine tuberculosis investigation: One vet’s experience

Kerri-Rae Millar shared her and her colleague’s experience with a positive bovine tuberculosis test in a Manitoba dairy herd, noting the importance of a good support system, accurate record-keeping and hard work to quickly resolve an unsettling situation.

June 11, 2026

Matti McBride

Kerri-Rae Millar was going about her Tuesday morning on June 10, 2025, when she received a call from a dairy client. He was asking for her opinion as his herd veterinarian on a pressing situation: A neighbour he shares a cattle trailer with had a positive test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB). His pressing concern: “What do I do?”

Preweaned calf rumen development: How it shapes heifer growth and future milk production

Understanding rumen development at the cellular level can aid in management decisions that influence milk production.

June 9, 2026

Donna Benschop and Amelie Mainville

Let’s explore how the rumen develops in the preweaning phase, and it will become clear why a proper grower diet is necessary for optimal growth and long-term productivity in dairy calves.

Screening for scours

Scours may seem like a common but minor issue for calves. However, its impact can last into the the first lactation in the form of reduced milk production.

December 29, 2025

Melissa Cantor

Have you said or heard someone say, “Yeah, we have diarrhea in the calves, but they get over it quickly.” Do they? How bad can a few “bad days” really be? However, what if we were to tell you that the duration of diarrhea is linked to decreased growth rates and reduced milk production in the first lactation? It matters a whole lot more than we give it credit for.

Unwrapping the bale: Look, smell, flake

A forage test will quantify crude protein, fiber fractions, mineral balance, digestibility and sugar levels – essential benchmarks for ration formulation. Smell, texture, flake integrity, dust and the presence of mold or foreign material are equally decisive, and in a competitive hay market, buyers demand forage that tests well and passes a rigorous sensory check.

December 23, 2025

Carmen Willmore

Hay test results provide critical insight into forage quality, but numbers alone don’t capture the full picture.

Udder edema in dairy cows: Prevention and treatment strategies

While udder edema is often a transient and manageable condition, proactive measures in feeding, management and monitoring can significantly reduce its occurrence and severity.

October 31, 2025

Jenna Williamson

Recent studies show 66% of dairy cows have udder edema at least once in their lifetime. Understanding the signs, causes, risk factors and available strategies for the prevention and treatment of udder edema is essential for effective herd management.

From 80 cows to modern efficiency powerhouse: Halarda Farms

Centralized cleaning, defined roles and quota planning drive disciplined decision-making at 1,400-cow operation in Manitoba.

June 17, 2026

Jeffrey Kennett

When Anton Borst talks about the future of his dairy, it’s clear the plan stretches well beyond the next milk cheque.

The Courage to Evolve: The person behind the page

January 19, 2026

Hank Wagner

In upcoming articles, I’ll go into more detail about what you can expect from this column. For this issue, however, I’d like to take a moment to help you better understand the person behind the page.

Just Dropping By: Good, better, best parenting

July 19, 2025

Yevet Crandell Tenney

In my perspective from the grandma chair, I can see the world with different eyes. I can see all the mistakes and successes I had as a parent.

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AAFC cuts threaten Canadian agri-food research and innovation

From the Journal of Dairy Science: Preference for grooming brush type and how early growth rates affect performance

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Lessons from the farm brought success in hockey

Rethinking risk management in Canadian dairy: Why timing and design matter more than ever

Keep your farm team safe when working in the heat

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What we’ve learned from 15 years of TMR audits

What motivates and deters dairy farmers from adopting a selective clinical mastitis protocol?

Navigating a bovine tuberculosis investigation: One vet’s experience

Preweaned calf rumen development: How it shapes heifer growth and future milk production

Screening for scours

Unwrapping the bale: Look, smell, flake

Udder edema in dairy cows: Prevention and treatment strategies

From 80 cows to modern efficiency powerhouse: Halarda Farms

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