Modifications to Class 4(m)
Source: Canadian Dairy Commission
Effective February 1, 2021, the 4(m) milk class is updated to allow dairy processors to obtain the 4(m) permit price for...
Put ‘the Freeze’ on Cold Stress Productivity Dips
When temperatures dip, cows divert more of their energy intake to maintaining normal body temperatures. For dairy producers, the switch comes at the expense...
Keeping your dairy operation on a successful path
The year 2020 delivered government intervention in the markets and a roller coaster of milk prices, which affected the strategies and financial performance of...
Fitness for Transport
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 5.1.1
An effective herd health...
FLIR lending program
Source: Farm & Food Care
Farm & Food Care is operating a lending program of FLIR (heat sensing) modules to be used as a fire prevention...
Managing dry cows to reduce mastitis in the future
Source: PennState Extension
Managing the dry cow group is often not a top priority on a busy dairy farm, however it is very important for...
Livestock farm management
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Authors: Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator, cattle production systems and Emily Krekelberg, Extension educator, farm safety and health
Quick Facts
Farm management includes skills such as:...
Groundbreaking technology could revolutionize the dairy industry
Might a new technological development of researchers from Tel Aviv University soon revolutionize the dairy products we consume? The initiators of the development believe...
11 Tips to Get Milking Robot Barns Through the Winter Season
Source: Lely
Winter can be challenging for any livestock operation and without proper attention, it can lead to problems. Dairies with robotic milking systems are...
Intended modification to class 4(m)
Source: Canadian Dairy Commission
The Canadian Dairy Commission, in consultation with industry stakeholders, is considering an update to the 4(m) milk class to allow dairy...
