DK September 2024

Dairy Knowledge

September 2024

KEEPING BUSY THIS FALL!

In this edition of the Dairy Knowledge, get to know the Canadian Dairy Hub, an initiative that supports Canadian dairy farmers and their advisors through industry changes. Users of this hub can expect to learn, act, and improve, as they’ll have access to free science-based, practical expertise to accelerate awareness and adoption of best practices and innovations! 

Read on to explore some of its content developed by Lactanet and brought to you thanks to Dairy Farmers of Canada funding through the National Dairy Knowledge Transfer Project.

Improve Management and Feed Production

Feed accounts for around half of a farm’s expenses, and 22% of an operation’s carbon footprint. Therefore, reducing your carbon footprint goes hand in hand with your return on investment and your long-term profitability.

Tips and Tricks

Save the Date for Our Next Webinar

Save the date for an upcoming webinar on "Calf rearing for success; Practices for Raising Healthy Calves from Farmer and Veterinarian Perspectives''. Book December 4th in your agenda, and stay tuned for more details.

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Manage Manure, Reduce On-Farm Emissions

Manure storage accounts for about 20% of a dairy farm’s carbon footprint, making it an area to review when it comes to reducing the on-farm emissions. There are many manure storage practices to choose from, so make sure to select the right one for you!

Start here

Financial Incentives for Sustainability

The practices you put in place to improve your herd's sustainability offer many impactful opportunities. In addition to increased on-farm profitability, FCC now offers financial incentives for herds performing well on Lactanet's Sustainability Index and herds who can provide similar data.

What's the program, and how does your herd data matter?

Find out more

Autumn and Your Calves

Each season brings a new set of challenges to the newest members of the herd. From pneumonia to scours, calves’ odds of attracting specific diseases change with the seasons. What contributes to these challenges in fall, and what does the science say about your calves’ health as temperatures start dropping.

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