Source: University of British Columbia
The UBC study on animal welfare perceptions following a dairy centre tour is amongst the top 10% most cited PLOS ONE papers published in 2016.
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Citizens’ concerns about farm animal welfare are often dismissed...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is notifying producers that the Hay Disaster Benefit (HDB) has been activated and associated payments will begin shortly. The estimated payout for 2019 is in excess of $5 million on...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Governments Invest in Enhancing Commercialization to Grow Ontario Agri-food Sector
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in a new project to further support innovation, commercialization and growth in the province’s agri-food...
Source: Holstein Canada
The announcement of the Master Breeder recipients has become an annual tradition at Holstein Canada. This tradition is now in its 90th year, and we are pleased to announce the Master Breeders who will be honoured at...
Team welcomes Jassen Jackman in key sales role supporting Feed Science Platforms
New people, new progress and groundbreaking technologies are leading the charge for Canadian Bio-Systems (CBS Inc.) as the expanding bio-based feed technology innovator powers ahead with a ramped-up,...
Source: Holstein Canada
Holstein Canada closed out a ten-year period of innovation and partnership in record-setting style, celebrating five consecutive years of growth in Registrations and three in Classifications.
Holstein Canada ended the decade with record numbers in both Registrations and...
Source: Canadian Dairy Commission
In October 2019, the Canadian Dairy Commission conducted a review of Canadian farm gate milk prices and various other costs used in administering the supply management system. The changes made following this review will take effect...
Source: Dairy Calf and Heifer Assn news release
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is seeking applicants for its scholarship program. Through this program, DCHA invests in the dairy industry's future by offering financial support to students focused on...
Source: Jersey Canada
Jersey Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 All Canadian Contest!
The Champion Cow of the 2019 All Canadian Contest is Showdown Justine (photo above), owned by Vierra Dairy Farms.
The Champion Heifer of the 2019...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are concluding another year of support for the province’s agri-food sector to enhance environmental sustainability and stewardship and to better protect our environment.
The governments have committed more than $17.6...
