Johne’s disease occurs when cows are infected with Mycobacterium avium spp. Paratuberculosis (MAP). An estimated 42% of herds in Canada have at least one infected cow. Studies show that in herds with at least one positive cow, roughly 10% of cows are infected.

Young farm families have many expectations to manage as they work on farms as employees, raise small children and juggle time for off-farm revenue. One of the best ways to have less stress about compensation from the farm is to figure out what you need for personal family living expenses.

While you can’t predict the future, financial benchmarking is a way dairy farmers can review concrete information about their operations – and how they compare to others in the industry – year after year. 

Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly.

Most recently, DFC implemented new requirements for the proAction program on Sept. 1, 2023. The revisions are minor but include the following notable changes.