Source: Scientific Reports Abstract When weaning offspring, female mammals limit nursing opportunities. This study aimed to investigate whether imposing a gradual reduction in daily contact time, by separating cows from their calves as an attempt to stimulate weaning, reduced dairy cows’...

Professor Joshua Faulkner and Graduate Student Molly Ratliff discuss work being done by UVM's Rubenstein School for Environment and Natural Resources (‪@uvmrubenstein‬ ) and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' (‪@uvmcals‬) Extension programs (‪@UVMExtension‬) on sustainable dairy practices here...

With harvest season complete, it’s the perfect time to assess feed inventory and fine-tune your feeding program. A study by Alex Bach in Spain found that over 50% of performance differences among 47 herds fed identical total mixed ration (TMR) were...

This cutting-edge system offers real-time alerts for early disease detection and notifies producers when a calf is falling behind its herdmates. Featuring the new lightweight CowManager ear sensor, producers need just one sensor per animal throughout its lifetime, from...

One thing I love about the dairy industry is that we are always looking for ways to improve on what we are already doing… And the McCartys are no different. In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we are heading...

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has presented a comprehensive set of federal policy priorities to President-Elect Trump’s transition team, aiming to advance innovation, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand global market access for U.S. dairy products. IDFA President and CEO...

Source: USDA news release Over the past 20 years, U.S. farms have substantially increased their adoption of precision agriculture, and numerous precision technologies are now widespread. For instance, guidance autosteering systems on tractors, harvesters, and other equipment were used by 52...

Novus International has unveiled its new global website, www.novusint.com, designed as a vital resource for the dairy, swine, and poultry sectors. Available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, the platform aims to address key challenges in modern animal agriculture,...

Summary: Heating a livestock barn during colder seasons can be costly, with up to 85% of heat lost through ventilation exhaust. Reducing ventilation saves energy but can harm air quality and increase humidity, carbon dioxide, and ammonia levels. A practical...

What is A2 Milk? A2 milk comes from cows that produce only the A2 variant of beta-casein protein, which makes up 30% of milk protein. This milk may be easier for humans to digest, but scientific evidence supporting health...

Calf rearing is a cornerstone of dairy farming, and early life management significantly impacts long-term health and productivity. The primary goals in a calf's early weeks are developing a robust immune system and promoting rumen development. Achieving these objectives...

Source: Statistics Canada Canadian farmers reported growing more wheat, oats, soybeans, dry peas and lentils, but less canola, corn for grain and barley in 2024. In general, yields were higher this year compared with 2023. However, there were some areas, particularly in...

Two federal bills received Royal Assent in November that will make it easier for consumers to fix and service the products they use on a daily basis. That includes phones and fridges and even tractors. That’s welcome news for farmers,...

Source: Canadian Dairy Commission On November 1, 2024, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) announced the intention to decrease milk component prices paid to producers by processors. New milk component prices were subsequently approved by nine out of ten provincial authorities...

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina. This 18-month experience creates leadership development opportunities for mentees and allows them to increase their involvement...