Dairy Knowledge at Your Fingertips

Atlantic Edition | November 2020

COMFORT AND WELFARE 

Lameness is always a hot topic!

What factors most affect lameness the most in robot milking? What are the impacts of lameness on cows at pasture?

Here are some recent findings that you will definitely find interesting.

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MILK QUALITY

Tips from the pros to ensure milk quality

When bacteria is present in bulk tank milk, it can ultimately affect the taste of the milk that we drink. It is essential that all of the proper conditions be met in order to keep the bacteria levels in milk low.

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GENETICS

Coming in December 2020 ghfghfhfhfhfhfhf

Starting December 2020, genetic evaluations will be available from Lactanet for three NEW type traits in all breeds: Udder Floor, Front Legs View, Locomotion. Three additional fertility disorders will also be included in the Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire breeds: Retained Placenta, Metritis, Cystic Ovaries.

 

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Modified Requirements for Official Information Due to COVID-19

To minimize the impact that Covid-19 has had on milk recording services and Canadian dairy producers, there has been greater flexibility in the requirements for publishable lactations and official genetic indexes for production traits. Here is a brief article that provides a good overview of the situation.

 

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FEED AND FORAGES

How to improve drought resistance in your forage stands

Drought can have a disastrous impact on forage yields, with serious consequences for farm performance and finances.

To limit the negative effects of future droughts and stabilize your forage yields, a number of strategies can be implemented ahead of time.

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You can produce more for less!

In milk production, feed margin is an important profitability indicator.

Whatever your strategy, the key to success is to master your feed costs.

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HERD MANAGEMENT TOOLS - DAIRYCOMP 

DairyComp Helps Manage Traceabilityghfghfhfhfhfhfhf

DairyComp automates the #proAction requirements for animal #traceability. Not only does it send data directly to DairyTrace, but it also takes the guesswork out of knowing which events have been recorded and reported. Explore DairyComp TRACE.

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New DairyComp Tutorials Available 24/7 FHFH

All DairyComp users enjoy access to our team of excellent staff. Support is available on-site, toll-free, or via remote internet access. We also have on-line tutorials. XCVXCV 

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