Source: DPAC
Until recently, we had been boasting about unmatched growth of milk production in Canada, thanks to consumers’ renewed taste for milk fat. After years of suffering through low-fat diet trends, wholesome foods like dairy were back.
Despite this growth...
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 2.2
The nutritional requirements of the cow can be met using a variety of feed components. Cows can be fed...
Source: Lactanet Canada
This week marks an important highlight in the history of dairy cattle improvement services in Canada as Lactanet introduced the first genetic evaluations for Feed Efficiency in the Holstein breed.
Feed is a major expense on every dairy...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dairy farmers provide Canadians with a stable supply of high-quality products, and are an essential part of the country’s rural landscape. Supporting them as they adapt to new market realities and consumer demands is vital...
Awards winners recognized at 2021 Livestock Care Conference
Outstanding contributors to advancing farm animal care in Alberta were celebrated with Awards of Distinction at the recent Livestock Care Conference, hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC).
With a theme of “Are...
Source: Dairy Research Cluster 3
Principal Investigator: Christine Baes (University of Guelph)
Co-Investigators: Flavio Schenkel, Getu Hailu, Angela Canovas (University of Guelph)
National Dairy Research Strategy investment priorities targeted:
Dairy cattle genetic improvement (disease resistance, fertility, productivity, feed efficiency)
Dairy cow reproduction
Why...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
This factsheet was written by Harold K. House, P.Eng., Engineer, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment, Clinton, OMAFRA (retired).
Introduction
This Factsheet is written using common units used by ventilation designers and equipment manufacturers for...
With the beautiful spring weather that we have been receiving in March, it is hard not to think about spring planting. It safe to say it is way too early to plant corn as we head into the end...
Source: Canadian Dairy Commission
The Government of Canada is committed to providing full and fair compensation for dairy farmers as a result of market access commitments made under recent international trade agreements.
Consequently, the Government developed measures to compensate supply managed...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian farmers are looking to reduce waste, and plant-based plastics are an increasingly popular alternative as part of a growing Canadian bioeconomy. Creating exciting new options for Canadian farmers, while supporting them in responsibly managing...
