In recent times, the use of beef semen by dairy herds has gained traction. Previously, breeding beef-on-dairy was typically used to generate additional income from a few crossbred calves or as a final recourse for cows with problems becoming pregnant.

Our study demonstrates that incorporating probiotics as a preventive measure is an innovative approach to proactively prevent and fight diseases, surpassing the need for antibiotics once symptoms arise.

Cow comfort and sustainability are probably two of the biggest buzz words right now in the dairy industry.

Most of us that have fed calves have a similar impression of “what’s normal” for feeding calves and calf behavior. What was “normal”?

In dairy herds across the globe, feet and leg problems that typically lead to lameness consistently rank as one of the top culling reasons.

Focusing on cow comfort, calf care and careful breeding decisions, the Kozak family works together to build an exceptional herd to merchandise and grow from within.

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been closely monitoring Bill C-282, a private members’ bill sponsored by the Bloc Québécois which would amend the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to ensure that supply management will no longer be a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.