Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Water is often neglected when looking at the feeding and management of a dairy operation. It is, however, the most important nutrient we provide the cow and nothing will result in a more immediate...
It is not too late to finetune nitrogen rates for your corn fields!
Nitrogen rates are a moving target with many factors contributing to what the most economical rate for each field is. Nitrogen is mobile in the soil and...
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada today released a list of prescribed drought regions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for the 2020 tax year.
The Livestock Tax...
Source: Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society
The Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society is excited to unveil its new Embryo Expansion Program in an effort to make high-quality Milking Shorthorn genetics available to interested producers across Canada.
In this program, Canadian dairy producers will...
Source: proAction
Two methods can be used for scoring lameness in dairy cattle: Gait Scoring or Stall Lameness Scoring. Please see the Quick Guide to Gait Scoring for a description of that protocol.
Stall Lameness Scoring
Use only with tie-stall systems where...
Virtual event themed 'Feeding the Future' features latest knowledge and research
Scientific advances, new opportunities and outstanding networking — these are just a few of the many reasons animal feed and nutrition professionals should attend the latest edition of Canada's foremost animal nutrition...
Source: Lactanet Canada
Advances in research and technology give us a deeper understanding of the complex biological processes and environmental factors behind the production of dairy products. We continue to develop genetic evaluations for traits that have the largest impact...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: T. Mutsvangwa – Research Associate/University of Guelph; T. Wright – Acting Dairy Cattle Nutritionist/OMAFRA
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Sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA), also known as chronic or sub-clinical acidosis, is a well-recognized digestive...
Source: Dairy Research Cluster
A research project led by Nathalie Bissonnette (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) -Sherbrooke) and Kapil Tahlan (Memorial University of Newfoundland) is investigating genetic markers in dairy animals that may be associated to Johne’s disease susceptibility or resistance. The project, Unraveling...
Source: Dairy Processors Association of Canada
The Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) welcomes measures announced in the 2021 Federal Budget to support dairy processors impacted by recent trade agreements as a step in the right direction.
Compensation measures totalling $292...
