Canada is known for its intense winters, but we also have several weeks each year of intense, very humid summer heat. It is important that during these times you protect yourself from the penetrating sun and watch out for symptoms of heat-related illnesses before it becomes a serious health concern.  

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

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.

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.

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.