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Progressive Dairy Canada
December 1, 2023
Edition: 1223
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopProgressive Events: October 2023 Lactanet open industry session
An online open industry session discussed topics ranging from LPIs to Holstein Muscle Weakness to sexed semen fertility ratings and more.
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Management
Back to TopWho is in your herd? Peer networks vital to your well-being
Connecting with others who share your faith, profession or other common characteristics – whether locally or on a statewide or national level – can help combat loneliness, depression and improve health.
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Extracting stuck tractors and farm equipment safely
Selecting the right recovery tools and following the proper steps can keep a bad situation, like stuck equipment, from getting worse by harming the individuals involved.
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Topic articles
Back to TopBreathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit
Retrofitting and upgrading a milking parlor can help one stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success by increasing performance and productivity of the herd.
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Incorporate these design considerations for rotary parlor facilities
Consider these design specs when planning for a rotary milking facility. Doing so before breaking ground may help reduce the headaches and cost of the project.
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Three reasons genomic testing can help improve calf programs
Healthier, more productive replacement heifers begin in the calf barn. Since many farms do not need to raise every heifer, using genomic testing can help farms identify the calves with the most potential.
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Completing a calf hygiene audit
With calf mortality rates at 6% to 8% and morbidity rates at 30%, the industry is on the hunt for ways to improve these numbers. Calf hygiene audits and ATP meters are two effective ways to accomplish this.
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Breaking the 'become lame and stay lame' mentality
Too often, cows become lame, stay lame and leave the herd. In understanding the seven key factors that reduce chronic lameness, farms can break the “become lame, stay lame” cycle.
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Crowdsourcing quick, cost-effective lameness detection
New research develops a comparison-based lameness assessment approach using as few as 10 crowdsourced workers to provide reliable, efficient assessments.
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Beef-on-dairy nutrition in the nursery
The role of proper nutrition and care during the preweaning phase and beyond is important in creating a successful calf that will yield high-quality beef.
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Coat color: Does it really matter?
Black-hided cattle have been known to fetch a high premium. Understanding what determines coat color and what type of animals packers desire can aid in a successful beef-on-dairy program.
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Selling the cows? 4 things to avoid
Feeding a high-quality ration, maintaining consistent genetics, managing data and having a proper plan in place can add to your final paycheck.
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Reproduction management in a robotic facility
Robotic dairy systems allow producers to efficiently identify and segregate cows, enhancing the overall performance of their reproductive programs.
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Prototheca: A contagious mastitis risk you might be underestimating
Due to the nature of prototheca, it is not discussed as often as other mastitis pathogens. However, it is detrimental to a herd and should be treated appropriately.
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Life cycle feeding of probiotics: Is she worth $50?
Science-based, research-proven LAB and bacilli strains in the right combination at the specific life stage can make "pennies become dollars" with life cycle feeding of every animal, every day on a dairy.
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Cow longevity is a key to dairy profitability
A look at longevity shows a potential for added profitability.
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Progressive Dairy – Canada's top-viewed articles of 2023
The top 15 most-viewed articles from October 2022 to October 2023.
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Unwrapping joy: Dairy Moms Secret Santa gift exchange
In a world filled with hustle and bustle, the Dairy Moms Secret Santa gift exchange offers a heartwarming surprise and reminder of the simple joy in giving, receiving and connecting with one another during the festive season.
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Enjoy farm-to-table dairy products this Christmas season
Christmas entertaining calls for specialty dairy products produced from farm-fresh milk.
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Jingle all the way: Rockwood farmers Christmas parade
Farmers of Ontario gather to celebrate Christmas and give back to the community.
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Departments
Back to TopSharing emotions to gain clarity
Expressing emotions and talking honestly with the other person about their thoughts and feelings is helpful for more effective communication.
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