Source: Alberta Milk
Stuart Boeve was elected as the new chair of Alberta Milk at the Alberta Milk Annual General Meeting that was held on November 18, 2020. Boeve succeeds Tom Kootstra who served as chair since 2016.
“I’m honoured to...
This week (18-24 November) is annual World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, which aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and...
Source: Nedap Livestock Management North America news release
Nedap Livestock Management, a global leader in automated dairy and swine herd management technology, announces two additions to its North American livestock team. Duane Kleve has joined as general manager, and Tera...
With all the talk about late nitrogen, have we forgotten about how important N supply is to the early corn crop? In this episode of Maizex Moving, Greg Stewart explores the advantages of "supercharging" the row zone with extra...
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...
Source: Dairy Processors Association of Canada
The Dairy Processors Association of Canada welcomes two new members: Bel Group and Fairlife – Coca-Cola.
Founded in 1865, the Bel Group is a family-owned group that has expanded internationally and is known to consumers...
Source: Lely
During this year's Lely Future Farm Days in October a new data platform saw light: Lely Horizon. With the aim of connecting all Lely products to this platform, Lely now introduces Cloud Connect for the Juno feed pusher...
Source: International Dairy Federation
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has today (18 November 2020) published an update to its Bulletin on the Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms, also known as the GSUDT, providing the reader with...
Source: Dairy Calf and Heifer Newsletter
Whether it’s a dairy calf, human infant or baby giraffe, all newborns enter a “dirty world” that is filled with “germs,” viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms – many of which cause disease. Fortunately, Mother...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Abstract
Background
In dairy herds, mastitis causes detrimental economic losses. Genetic selection offers a sustainable tool to select animals with reduced susceptibility towards postpartum diseases. Studying underlying mechanisms is important to assess the physiological processes that cause differences...
