Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows, resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.
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Cow heat stress cuts at dairy farm profit
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits its threshold more days than expected for dairy cows
Hogs’ transport stress called costly
Popular trailer designs and driver behaviour also increase pig stress during transportation, says Agriculture Canada researcher
Poor trailer design and transportation stress are killing pigs and costing the pork industry millions of dollars in penalties, meat quality downgrades and failed welfare audits, according to research by a federal scientist.
Historical painting speaks to financial stresses facing farmers
In a time when many farmers are facing financial hardship with limited resources from governments, a painting stands as a testament to their resilience.
Seeding stress can take a toll on mental, physical well-being
The enormity of seeding weighs heavily on producers and the entire agricultural supply chain at this time of year. It can take a toll on physical and mental well-being.
Animal Justice pans rule ‘loopholes’ for horses bound for slaughter
Apparent change to shipment practices not enough to take Manitoba horse farm out of advocacy group’s crosshairs
Animal advocacy group Animal Justice has launched its latest salvo in the horse for slaughter debate.
Mental health counselling offered to producers
AgKnow breaking down the barriers to mental health access for farmers
Given the physical demands that agriculture has with the weighty responsible of feeding the world, sometimes the mental weight of such a huge responsibility can be pushed aside.
Written business plan called key to farm success
Farms can be complicated because producers wear so many hats; they should develop tactics under each to ensure success
Farmers with a written business plan average returns on their assets five times higher than those who don’t put pen to paper.
Farmer works to make mental health a priority
An Ontario dairy farmer says stressors and stigma affect producers, but there are ways for the community to help
Glacier FarmMedia – Rates of depression, anxiety and chronic stress are high among Canadian farmers, and in many cases they are higher than the general population. Addressing these issues is the work of Tim May, Ontario dairy farmer and self-styled “agvocate” for farmer mental health. May spoke at the virtually hosted National Symposium on Agricultural […] Read more
The arts can help encourage personal reflection in agriculture
In the Australian play entitled Kick Off Ya Boots, the actors and characters are farmers who talk about the farm with love and humour while finding their own path within their own fence lines. One deeply moving scene starts with farmer Harry: “Sometimes it’s like I’m driving a truckload of cattle down a road. And […] Read more
Switch calves from milk to feed with low stress
Glacier FarmMedia – Calf stress after weaning shouldn’t be a surprise, producers heard during Manitoba Agriculture’s first Stock Talk webinar of the year in November. Calves have spent their entire lives on the farm with mom. Suddenly, mom isn’t there and, for those bound for auction, neither is the farm. “This is a very stressful […] Read more
