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Progressive Dairy Canada
March 1, 2023
Edition: 0323
Digital edition
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Back to TopTake a 360-degree approach to the new Dairy Code of Practice
Producers, processors, veterinarians and consumers will look at animal care from all sides.
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How is stress management part of your 2023 business plan?
Tips for reducing stress in the new year.
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Murphy carries on a family tradition in the barn, in the ring
Steph Murphy is a humble, confident leader in the dairy industry.
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Demand for equipment will remain high in 2023
Smaller equipment inventories will continue in 2023; be ready with a solid plan.
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Workplace violence, harassment and bullying prevention
Every employer needs to understand his or her responsibilities and the immediate action necessary to prevent and respond to violence, harassment and bullying in the workplace.
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How to get your non-farm siblings onboard with your farm vision
Financial transparency and open discussion can help keep families and farms together.
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Topic articles
Back to TopElevate your manure management to align with 2023’s input projections
The goal of nutrient management is to adequately supply soils and plants with the nutrients necessary to produce food, forage, fiber and cover while minimizing the transport of nutrients to ground and surface waters.
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Technologies at work improve dairy’s environmental impact
Industry experts weigh in on recent research that reveals the green benefits of modern dairy technologies.
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More milk with longevity: Selecting for lactation persistency
Selecting for cows that perform consistently through each lactation can increase productivity.
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Pregnancy rate or conception rate – which tool should you use?
Fertility goals determine using pregnancy rate and conception rate as tools in your reproduction program.
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The sweet secret to surviving the new SNF-BF quota ratios
Increasing butterfat in the herd through sugar supplementation can increase fibre intake while decreasing feed sorting.
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A better way than crude fiber
Distinguishing between neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber can better predict how forages change nutritionally as they grow and mature.
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Set up for success: 7 tips for getting the most out of your autofeeder
Automatic calf feeders certainly have many pros, but they are still a tool that must be managed properly to be effective. Managing calves correctly, maintaining the machines and feeding them appropriately are key to success.
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Handling stress in dairy cattle on the farm
In dairy cattle, as in humans, stress impairs performance, health and well-being. Steps should be taken to reduce exposure to stressors or reduce the stress experienced by dairy cattle to improve productivity and quality of life.
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Could we eradicate mastitis?
The most effective mastitis control programs rely on prevention rather than treatment – focus on blocking the initial infection and protect your herd's health throughout all lactations.
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Is hemorrhagic bowel syndrome killing your most productive cows?
Predisposing factors that cause hemorrhagic bowel syndrome and management practices to prevent it in herds.
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Are more fans the answer?
Air speed, air exchange and overall ventilation benchmarks depend on many factors, including number of cows and type and size of dairy facilities.
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Operational benefits and design considerations for HVLS fans
Cow comfort benefits and placement recommendations for HVLS fans in dairy barns.
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Be proactive to maximize animal comfort
Be prepared with new or remodel barn ideas when the new Code of Practice is released in 2023.
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Colostrum can help control BRD: Build immunity early in replacement heifers
Controlling BRD is essential for raising healthy calves, but to do so producers and employees need to do a few key things: Know the signs of BRD, provide good-quality colostrum and vaccinate against it.
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Mycotoxins: Not just a dairy cow issue
While some might think mycotoxins don’t affect calves, they can be present in calf starter. Concentrations must stay below 300 parts per billion in calf feed; otherwise, it is toxic.
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Research on environmental, genetic components of lameness shows promise
Lameness continues to be the cause of substantial loss on dairies. Researchers are honing in on environmental and genetic factors that contribute to lameness in order to improve animal health and well-being.
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