Articles by Emma Ohirko
Comestar Holstein installs 21st century upgrades to complement steadfast breeding program
World-renowned for their contribution to Holstein genetics, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein continues to uphold their decades-old breeding philosophy as they adjust to the latest milking and cow housing technologies.
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RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale
RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale
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Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination
Hitting the trifecta of high milk yield, a clean bill of health and strong reproductive performance is attainable if producers monitor and devote resources to preventing common disease events.
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Two sides to the sustainability story
At this year’s Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, two highly respected industry experts shared their divergent perspectives on the sustainability of the livestock sector.
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‘You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve tried’: Ontario dairyman designs innovative barn after 18 years of experimentation
Dairyman and avid scientific journal reader designs and patents his own stall-free dairy barn after 18 years of trial and error in pursuit of supreme cow comfort.
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