Source: Dalhousie University
For the first time, two Canadian universities unite to provide a strategic roadmap to support the ailing dairy sector in Canada. The roadmap is not only inspired by the opinions of Canadians, but it is also supported...
Source: University of Missouri Extension
Joe Horner
State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension
Ryan Milhollin
State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension
Pasture-based dairy producers sometimes summarize their guiding philosophy simply as, “Grow all the pasture you can grow, and let the cows...
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 processors to obtain the 4(m) permit price for the buttermilk incorporated in the manufacture of...
Source: The University of British Columbia
Data is at the heart of all research, and there is no shortage of data points at UBC’s Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC). The researchers at DERC collect a wide range of data from...
Source: The Mastitis Network
Prior to administering an injection, make sure of the following:
Consult a veterinarian about the proper use of medication.
When indicated in label directions, administer medication subcutaneously.
Restrain the animal properly.
Avoid injecting in the rump or...
When a milk check arrives it’s full of valuable information, but it’s no good if you don’t know what you’re looking at. In a three part series, Sara Dorland, managing partner at Ceres, will teach you how to understand...
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 no exception.
With temperatures dropping outside, inside the barn there are a multitude of possible issues...
Source: DairyTrace
Dairy producers work everyday to ensure the health and welfare of their animals. But what happens when a disease outbreak, provincial emergency, or a natural disaster occurs that is beyond the control of a single producer?
This is the...
Source: GEA
Milk producers benefit from a global service support network and digital platform for herd and farm management.
GEA, one of the world’s leading milking and feeding specialist is driving digital change. The technology group sees the future of the...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by:R. Parker – Dairy Cattle Specialist/OMAFRA
Introduction
There are six key times during the yearly cycle when each cow should have her condition evaluated. These occur: midway through the dry...
