Manure Management
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Photos tell the story of southern Alberta's Brilman Dairy – showcasing the farm's automation and efforts to increase non-dairy revenue.
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Embracing tradition and innovation at Sigview Farms
One Ontario dairy sees big improvements in cow comfort, odour control and somatic cell count after moving their Brown Swiss herd to a compost-bedded pack barn with a continual agitation manure system.
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Trends in manure handling, application and treatment
Developments in manure management technologies are tackling issues like sand-laden manure, compaction and the role of manure additives.
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Everything you never wanted to know about cow manure
Using manure condition, consistency and contents can inform upstream nutrition and management decisions to drive productive efficiency on the dairy.
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How biogas plants can revolutionize Canadian dairy farming into circular economies
Dairy producers looking to improve their farms' self-sufficiency may want to consider biogas plants, which can be integrated into their operations to create a circular economy.
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Spill response: Tips, tricks and thoughts
Employee training and standard operating procedures are critical in addressing a manure spill during application season. Consider these steps in creating a plan for all those directly involved in manure application.
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Digestate from biogas operations: A solution to odour control in agriculture
Digestate aids agricultural practices in being more environmentally friendly, with reduced odours, improved air quality and sustainable soil fertility.
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Fueling the future: Innovations in agricultural biomass and biogas production
Novel revenue streams and environmentally beneficial practices, such as biogas production from agricultural biomass and efficient anaerobic digestion methods, are shedding light on the opportunities available for Canadian dairies to expand into carbon markets.
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Understanding the environmental impact of sand removal for dairy digesters
While sand is an essential bedding material for many farmers, its use presents operational challenges for dairy digesters. Advancements in digester technology have led to new solutions for sand removal and improved efficiency.
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