After graduating from university, I spent a short time managing the family farm. One of the more memorable additions I made to the dairy herd was a heifer named Miranda. She brought with her a special talent-an aversion to...
The use of foliar fungicides is becoming much more common in corn silage production as these applications have consistently demonstrated yield improvements as well as improved feed quality by means of increased digestibility and reduced toxins.
The past two weeks...
Essential foreign workers are valued members of Ontario’s farming community. Do you know them? These men and women are integrated into the fabric of our family farms, and in many cases, become an extension of our farm family.
For example,...
Before COVID-19 occurred, the dairy industry was arguably struggling with its image and its focus. A growing number of consumers found themselves hesitant to trust what was happening in the dairy sector and cities were winning the war of...
It is during a public health pandemic like the one we are facing today that we are reminded of the importance of science and the vital role of scientists in supporting decision-making. On World Milk Day, Piercristiano Brazzale, Chair...
Good hoof health records are key to monitoring cow hoof problems and for developing control and preventative measures. This can help dairy producers prevent lameness as well as prevent a drop in performance often caused by dairy cow lameness.
The...
Questions regarding milk supply
Over the last few weeks, you may have witnessed fluctuations in milk product inventory at your local grocery stores and viewed news stories about the challenges farmers are experiencing. Across Canada, dairy farmers are working with our...
Like many other sectors, the dairy supply chain has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, adapting milk production due to a serious drop in market demand resulting from the abrupt albeit temporary closing of restaurants, hotels and school,...
These are not normal times. The simple things we’ve been doing all our lives, we can’t do anymore. We can’t hug our friends, shake hands or enjoy each other’s company because of a silent enemy called COVID-19. This virus...
Transportation is a stressful experience for all livestock. The care of animals during transport is a significant welfare concern. Transportation begins with the selection of animals for transport and ends with unloading animals at their destination. The Health of...
