Progressive Dairy — Canada - Articles - Page 27

A veterinarian’s unique vision provides encompassing reproduction services

What started as a reproduction service to local cattle producers has grown to international recognition in a few short years.

May 16, 2023

Katie Coyne

"Give Lehouiller an idea and it will happen" is how his colleagues describe this young veterinarian with big plans for the future of reproduction in the Eastern provinces.

Strategies to overcome heat stress

Understanding heat stress, preparing for it and looking at options to alleviate it will help keep production steady this summer.

May 16, 2023

Candace Schiestel

Scientific advances in animal nutrition have uncovered an array of ingredients that have been shown to help cattle cope with high heat.

Return over feed: What pays?

Four key questions concerning ROF are shared and answered.

May 11, 2023

Matt Groen

Answers to some of the top questions concerning profitability by pulling data from return over feed (ROF) databank from 3,600 dairy farms across eastern Canada to help you make strategic decisions.

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Summer tips to prevent winter hoof health issues

Warm weather provides the perfect environment for pathogen activity and hoof damage. Address the dairy’s management now to prevent hoof health issues when temperatures drop.

May 11, 2023

Roger Olson

During the summer, cows face additional challenges due to heat stress and can become stuck in a negative cycle of lameness and ultimately decreased productivity.

Designing freestall barns for automation

Cow comfort, barn flow and labour organization are some of the factors dairy producers should consider when retrofitting or designing a new freestall barn for automation.

May 10, 2023

Tony Brazda

With over 20% of farms in Canada utilizing automated milking, there are examples of both good and poor designs put into practice. Additionally, there are many options on the market to automate feeding and manure removal, which also impact barn design.

Research Review: Can access to an exercise area improve your cows’ welfare?

May 10, 2023

Dr. Elsa Vasseur and her research team are exploring the effects of exercise in dairy cattle. They conducted a comprehensive review of six studies that enrolled 141 tiestall-housed Holsteins. Cow behaviour and number of steps taken per day were evaluated.

Choosing the right fan for your barn

Compare exhaust-style fans and circulation-style fans to see which is best for your operation.

May 9, 2023

Dan Veeneman

How do we make sense of all these options available to dairy producers, when fan manufacturers and sales reps are all sure that they are the only ones with the best possible fan to offer and everything else is inferior to their product?

Savannah Crack shares her intent for the future of the industry

May 8, 2023

Lora Bender

Progressive Dairy recently interviewed Savannah Crack, a young dairy enthusiast to learn more about her accomplishments and goals within the industry.