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Progressive Dairy Canada
May 1, 2023
Edition: 0523
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopMcConnell, Finstad on 'The Dynamic World of Agri-Food'
A fireside chat at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar covered all that is exciting in the future of agri-food.
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Progressive Dairy Operators tour California
For the first time in five years, PDO toured internationally
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Management
Back to TopWisdom to mentor the next manager on your farm
Questions to ask and answer when developing a new farm manager.
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The bang for your tech buck
Working through the process of identifying the problem for the business from the bottom up, determining the ROI and planning the timing of your investment can help maximize your technology purchases.
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Robots to rotary: Morey family expands Unique Valleystream
Replacing robots with a 50-stall rotary parlour has prepared the Morey family for the future at their Alberta dairy.
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Injury prevention when administering medicines and vaccines
Cautious behaviour when using needles can prevent injury and unintended exposure to products not meant for humans.
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5 reasons to consider cow-calf contact on your dairy
Labour, cost and calf growth are just three considerations when utilizing cow-calf contact on a dairy.
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Topic articles
Back to TopHigh-pressure fogging vs. soaking
A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of high-pressure fogging and soaking based on climate, farm size and other factors.
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Turn a pollutant into green gold by reducing nitrogen loss in slurry
Slurry is often seen as an inconvenient problem for the farm. A good slurry management plan that encompasses the whole cycle from barn to the field can turn a problem into a valuable resource.
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Pinkeye: A dairy producer’s nemesis
Practicing good housing management, fly control, trace mineral supplementation and vaccinations are all key parts to reducing the risk of pinkeye.
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Strategies for managing heat stress in ruminants
Feed quality can aid in heat stress management during times of lower feed intake due to heat stress.
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Cow comfort influences low somatic cell count at Skyline Dairy
Skyline Dairy understands that happy cows create high volumes of quality milk. Generating an environment for their herd to do exactly that has resulted in success for the Manitoba operation.
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Breaking down in vitro fertilization
Fifty-seven percent of IVF embryos produced in the U.S. in 2020 came from dairy cattle. Proper care throughout ovum pickup, fertilization and embryo development can ensure the success of these embryos.
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Mastitis 101
Mastitis is a complex infection, and reviewing the basics often can benefit your operation.
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Optimizing milking robot performance with proper equipment sanitization
An effective hygiene process inside and outside of milking robots maximizes a dairy producer’s investment in their milking system. Follow TACT to establish an appropriate cleaning routine.
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Use parlor data to tap into the pulse of your herd
Rely on milk performance data to know which animals best contribute to the farm’s bottom line.
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'Rookies' are your future: 3 tips for assessing their first year
Daily weight gain along with a healthy immune system can go a long way to meeting first-lactation goals and maximizing profitability.
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Beyond the stall: How partial outdoor access affects gait and hoof health of movement-restricted cows
Results from a recent study illustrate minor alterations in management practices can enhance cow mobility.
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