Milk that is pasteurized retains its nutrition, according to a recent bulletin from the International Dairy Federation based in Brussels, Belgium. The bulletin is based on “an evaluation of the best available science” and confirms the health advantages of drinking pasteurized milk. “We are pleased to present this new publication on pasteurization, a process that […] Read more
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VIDEO: Dairy Learning Centre gives sector a boost
VERMILION, Alta. — Farmers and faculty point to Lakeland College’s new Dairy Learning Centre as a key element in advancing Alberta’s milk industry. “We’ve come a long way from the bucket and the milking stool,” said Tom Kootstra, chair of Alberta Milk, during the official opening in Vermilion Aug. 22. “Some of the (students) here […] Read more
U.K.’s first slaughter-free dairy farm gets home
A dairy farm in the United Kingdom where older cows can spend their retirement has moved to a permanent home. The farm called Ahimsa Dairy was previously on rented land in Leicestershire but it is moving to property it recently bought in Rutland. Cows on the Ahimsa farm are not slaughtered; instead, they are allowed […] Read more
Abuse of cattle nets jail timefor B.C. dairy workers
Three men who pleaded guilty to 18 counts of abusing cattle at a British Columbia dairy farm in 2014 are going to jail. Jamie Visser and Chris Vandyke were each sentenced to 60 days in jail and prohibited from owning animals for three years. Travis Keefer will serve seven days and is prohibited from owning […] Read more
Mission: less emission
Alberta dairy farm joins international research study to examine feed efficiency and lower methane emissions in cattle herds
When the Brouwer family was approached to take part in landmark research for dairy improvement, they jumped at the chance. Sunalta Dairy at Ponoka, Alta., has become part of the international efficient dairy genome project to study feed efficiency and methane emissions in thousands of dairy cows. The Canadian-led study runs from 2015-19 and is […] Read more
Dairy farmers look to improve
HANNOVER, Germany — Justifying modifications of existing farm equipment and systems is generally is done by looking at cost savings, yield gains or both. And when positive cash flow is tight, even the choices that pay can be hard to make. A British company says that despite the difficult times for European dairy farmers, it […] Read more
Programs help dairy sector offset impact of CETA
Federal agriculture minister announced $350 million in programs to boost productivity and competitiveness
Canadian dairy farmers and processors say a federal innovation package announced last week is only one step toward helping the sector cope with the challenges of trade deals. The organizations representing the industry said $350 million is welcome, but it may take more than that to mitigate the effects of trade. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay […] Read more
Ottawa to help dairy farmers adjust to CETA with $350 million
Canada’s agriculture and trade ministers today announced a $350 million investment in two programs designed to help the dairy industry through the implementation of the European trade agreement. Producers will be eligible for a share of $250 million, over five years, to help them update farm technology and equipment, such as robotic milkers, automated feeding […] Read more
Calf feeding system mimics Mother Nature
The inventor says it provides many of the advantages that can be obtained by assigning calves a dedicated nurse cow
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — A farmer drew inspiration from his family’s dairy farm and its raising of dairy calves and other young ruminants. He noticed there were advantages to having calves on a dedicated nurse cow. “We saw how well they did with consistent feeding and more frequent feeding. That makes a huge difference,” Lester Martin […] Read more
Composted manure has drawback
Mary Ann Doré had the best of intentions when she designed and built a new dairy barn in 2011. Doré, who farms with husband Joe and her brother, Graham Johnston, near New Dundee, Ont., wanted the barn to be sustainable, and she hoped to set high standards for cow comfort. They installed solar panels to […] Read more
