Testing forage quality is a key step in maximizing herd health, productivity, and feed efficiency. Visual checks are useful, but lab analysis gives a...
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science took a deep dive into air quality inside a commercial dairy barn and milking...
by Victoria Asselstine, Ph.D., and Sarah Dean, M.Sc., published in the December edition of BC Holstein Magazine.
Reflecting on last summer, can you estimate your...
A2 milk is gaining attention in the dairy sector, but what does it mean for your herd and bottom line?
What Is A2 Milk?
Milk contains...
The Alberta government is committing $9.5 million over the next three years to expand and enhance veterinary diagnostic services at the University of Calgary’s...
Barn fires are a serious and costly risk for Ontario farmers, with electrical system faults responsible for about 40% of cases where a cause...
Raising healthy, high-performing heifers has always required a careful balance of nutrition, health, and environmental control. Today, precision livestock technologies are giving dairy producers...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has broken ground on two new state-of-the-art agricultural research facilities designed to advance crop and soil science in Western...
Understanding the Risk
Mould and mycotoxins in feed can impact cow health, milk production, reproduction, and long-term herd performance.
Always rule out other causes...
Lameness is a common and concerning issue that affects dairy herds of all sizes. It has a direct impact on cow comfort, health, and...
