How inline milk progesterone testing allows producers to take a look inside the cow to understand what is happening in her cycle.
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The Dairy Processors Association of Canada’s (DPAC) CEO Mathieu Frigon addressed the market swing to favour protein production in milk and what DPAC is doing to accommodate it.
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How we can categorize automated milking system data into tools for detecting new infections in individual cows and tools for monitoring the herd level of existing infection. The tools will be more valuable if we use them correctly.
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Learn how lameness impacts reproduction earlier and more significantly than you might think, making early detection and timely intervention vital to herd performance.
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Why a good farm culture is key to keeping a farm running smoothly. To accomplish this, farm leadership must define and stress test it.
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Before winter arrives, take time to inspect and maintain your barn curtain system. Addressing small issues now can help improve ventilation, protect animal comfort and avoid unexpected breakdowns during the coldest months of the year.
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Performance with an automated milking system can be measured by overall herd production or functionality of the system itself. Learn indicators to watch to measure performance success under those two umbrellas.
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It’s officially fall in the Faber house. How would I know, may you ask? Is it the milk line reaching full levels on my corn kernels and the sound of choppers firing up?
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Finding the optimal window for days open and dry period length can be a challenge. Learn how a recent study shows that intermediate-length dry periods resulted in higher milk production and better fertility.
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Why increased stocking density doesn’t just impact cow comfort; it creates opportunities to fine-tune manure handling, stall management and bedding strategies.
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While the dry period is technically a vacation for dairy cows, learn why diets during this time must be managed as closely as the lactating ration to promote a smooth transition back into production.
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Continuous improvement has been an overarching theme for Berend and Karin Ridder at Buffalorock Farm near Olds, Alberta, for nearly three decades.
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New research shows an automated foot bathing mat system slashes weekly footbath labour by 95%, nearly eliminating chemical exposure all while delivering consistent results against digital dermatitis.
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Why moving from yes-or-no thresholds toward metabolic adaptation to ensure a smooth transition.
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Dairy nutritionists often observe that similar diets result in substantially different cow performance and feed efficiency. A 2025 publication explains at the cow level why this happens. Here we focus on how we might apply the learnings.
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Canadian research points to a new and accessible way to reduce on-farm methane emissions.
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Tara Hill and Emma Hill-Macmillan work side by side on their Nova Scotia dairy, combining a shared work ethic and passion for agriculture to advance their family farm.
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Mycoplasma bovis silently spreads through cattle herds, causing chronic respiratory disease, arthritis, mastitis and treatment failures. Prevention through stress reduction, diagnostics and vaccination support is essential to protect herd health.
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As the market shifts to value protein, adjustments can be made within your ration to capitalize on this change. Looking closely at fat supplementation, microbial protein production and key amino acids can help bump up your milk cheque.
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GHG calculator results enable farmers to compare results against the national carbon footprint and create benchmarks that identify what works for reducing their overall GHG emissions.
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