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Alberta's Hofstra family turns heartbreak into a bright future

Careful planning and many conversations have led to a complete facility rebuild designed for cow comfort and efficiency.

August 28, 2024

Katie Coyne

While a barn fire is not something any dairy farm wants to go through, the Hofstra family has used their positive attitude and determination to build a barn for future generations.

Butterfat 101: There’s more to it than nutrition

Several key nutrients to optimize maximum butterfat production and how your attitude can drive it.

April 3, 2024

Robert Krammes

All we have to do is balance the ration to maximize fat, right? Regarding the number of variables involved in ration formulation, few diets are ever truly balanced. Consider the word “optimized” instead. Let’s look at several key nutrients that must be optimized for maximum butterfat production.

Be proactive to maximize animal comfort

Be prepared with new or remodel barn ideas when the new Code of Practice is released in 2023.

February 2, 2023

Amelie Mainville

The draft of the Code of Practice contains new ideas for cow comfort and sustainability for the future of dairy in Canada. Be prepared as you think about remodels and new barn builds.

The new parallel double-24 stall parlour at Wenlay Dairy

Binnendyk brothers adjust to methodically planned barn expansion

September 30, 2020

Emma Ohirko

When it comes time to expand or update facilities, it can be tempting to follow current trends and opt for a more popular choice.

4 ways to cut back on a new build without compromising cow comfort

March 31, 2019

Ashley Ambrosius

Trying to figure out how to make the numbers work on a new-construction barn can be a bit challenging when you know exactly what you want, but the price exceeds your budget allowance. Cow comfort is not an area to skimp, but there are other things a dairy owner can do to be more cost-effective with a project.

Key design features to consider before building a new calf barn

March 11, 2018

Jessica Getschel

Proper barn planning saves time and money. For every decision, it is important to understand its associated ramifications. In calf barns, housing style and pen configuration decisions impact ventilation options, which in turn affects the overall success of the barn.

Before you pour: Ask your builder these stall design questions

November 6, 2017

Amy Throndsen

We’re finding more dairy farmers are looking for experts in specific areas of barn design rather than accepting a “one-size-fits-all” approach. The best builders coordinate these experts, ensuring the new building will not just look good in the photo taken on day one but will continue to provide a return on investment 30 years later.

What you need to know about feet and floors in dairy facilities

November 4, 2015

Callie Curley

The interaction between the foot of a dairy cow and the floor of the facility in which she is housed is one of the most important factors in an animal’s daily life, according to extension veterinarian and field investigator Ernest Hovingh of Penn State’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

Barn design can impact cow health and production

February 21, 2011

Curt Bossuyt

The world today seems to be moving at an increasingly rapid pace. Agriculture has seen more challenging times to remain profitable and sustainable. This pressure can affect our decisions when designing, building or modifying dairy facilities that can influence cow comfort. Providing adequate cow comfort has a direct impact on milk production, health, reproduction, longevity and profitability. This article will focus on some of the key areas including stall design, bedding, overcrowding and flooring.

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Alberta's Hofstra family turns heartbreak into a bright future

Butterfat 101: There’s more to it than nutrition

Be proactive to maximize animal comfort

Binnendyk brothers adjust to methodically planned barn expansion

4 ways to cut back on a new build without compromising cow comfort

Key design features to consider before building a new calf barn

Before you pour: Ask your builder these stall design questions

What you need to know about feet and floors in dairy facilities

Barn design can impact cow health and production

West: The value of records

South Central: Heifer development from weaning to breeding

Southeast: BCS – one of the best tools you have

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