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There has been much variation in the dairy industry in how nutritional management occurs on automated milking system farms. In a recent large benchmarking study of automated milking system farms from across Canada, we aimed to quantify that...
Brown Heaven Farm is a fifth-generation Brown Swiss dairy farm located in Verchères, Quebec. Alyson Rousseau at age 12 is following in her family’s footsteps with her passion for dairy.
In a conversation with Matthew and Mike Flaman of Chris-Adie Holsteins, it’s obvious that their cows are top priority. Terms like “cow flow” and “cow comfort” pepper their descriptions of the operation. With an average of 38-40 litres of milk per day, the Holsteins of Chris-Adie are well cared for.
As the year draws to a close, it is the ideal time to take a step back and look at each part of your operation and make a note of areas where progress has been made (and celebrate it!) and identify areas of opportunity.
An adjusted feeding program for winter that provides adequate nutrients to sustain increased energy demands at all life stages, coupled with practical farm management strategies, will help keep calves, heifers and lactating cows productive throughout the cold season.
October 1, 2024
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Rippleview Hoof Care Ltd. provides complete hoof health service to U.S. and Canadian dairy producers. We also are dealers for the all stainless Anka hydraulic trim chutes.
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North America, Inc., of Brodhead, Wisconsin, is a leading innovator in
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Jim Vaughan invented the first chopper pump back in 1960, after working on local dairymen's pumps in his repair shop and realizing the need to "chop" the solids while pumping. Since then, Vaughan Chopper Pumps have been successfully applied on dai...
Munters offers leading technology, reliability, high performance, superior logistics and best-in-class support to the agriculture industry. By providing the perfect climate, our solutions enable farms to operate and produce under optimum condition...
Progressive Forage
Progressive Forage provides cutting-edge, practical information about forage production, harvesting equipment and market prices to you at no cost.
Progressive Cattle provides practical beef operation management articles, timely news, cutting-edge technology information and thought-provoking opinions to you at no cost.
Progressive Cattle — Canda provides practical beef operation management articles, timely news, cutting-edge technology information and thought-provoking opinions to you at no cost.
As we head into 2025, silage piles are being opened and many producers are feeding 2024 harvested forages. This transitional period brings nutritional concerns along with the potential for wild spoilage yeasts and bacteria to emerge. It's an ideal...
Cold weather can have a significant impact on dairy herds, and failing to address these challenges can lead to decreased milk production, increased health issues and lower overall farm profitability. This article explores practical,...