Understanding how much urine a cow produces each day is important for nutrition research. Traditionally, scientists estimate urine output by measuring the concentration of creatinine—a compound made in muscle—found in the urine. A standard "fixed" value of 29 milligrams...

As seen in the Horizon Seeds Newsletter. 2025 is poised to be a fantastic year for Horizon Seeds with many key products poised for success. In soybeans, Compass E3 had an outstanding year in 2024, performing #1 in the Ontario Roundup...

As warmer months arrive and pastures begin to flourish, many dairy farmers turn to grazing as a cost-effective and natural way to feed their herds. While pasture feeding can offer nutritional benefits and improve animal welfare, success depends on...

Episode Description Grab your favorite beverage and take a seat while Dr. Anne Laarman shares about his discoveries on calf gut health. Not only will you learn about how colostrum intake actually INCREASES future antibody absorption (super cool fact) and...

MSU Extension Educator Cora Okkema discusses the impact of hutch microclimates on heifer health with Dr. Diego Manriquez Alvarez from the Colorado State University and AgNext.

Why Parasite Control MattersGastrointestinal parasites (helminths) reduce nutrient absorption, impacting milk production and growth. Managing these parasites through pasture management and targeted deworming supports healthier, more productive dairy herds. Who Needs Deworming?Young and high-producing grazing cows benefit most. First and...

As of May 12, 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in 1,055 livestock premises across 18 U.S. states, affecting dairy cattle, pigs, and one alpaca. While the outbreak continues to unfold in the U.S., no...

Source: CDCB Written by John Cole Genetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before the April 2025 run, members of CDCB’s Dairy Evaluation Review...

As technology continues to reshape agriculture, dairy farms are increasingly turning to smart tools to improve herd management, productivity, and sustainability. Two terms often used in this space are precision livestock farming and digital livestock farming. While they may...

Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season. With the weather slowly warming up, farmers are also getting busy...

Each year, millions of calves are moved between dairies, calf raisers, auctions, and farms—often within hours of birth. While necessary, transportation during a calf’s most vulnerable stage introduces a range of stressors that can significantly affect their health, growth,...

As seen in the Horizon Seeds Newsletter. 🌱 As planting season begins, here are four spring storage tips to help your seed stay strong and ready for the field.

A new gut loop model developed at the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is revolutionizing how scientists study intestinal immunity in young calves. Spearheaded by Dr. Philip Griebel, the model allows researchers to isolate and...

As seen in the Horizon Seeds Newsletter. 2025 marks my first planting season with Horizon Seeds. After joining the organization in September of 2024, I am very excited to see actual infield performance and product going into the ground. Having been...

Dairy farmers across the United States saw some relief in 2024 as milk prices increased and input costs stabilized, improving overall margins in most states compared to 2023. USDA data from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey reveals key shifts...