Dairy Knowledge at Your Fingertips

Quebec 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 ANALYSIS

PROFILab on Barjo Farm: 45 kg/day of milk and higher than average de novo fatty acids

Some may mistakenly believe that high production levels could create a dilution effect, causing the de novo fatty acids to be lower than the provincial average.

Is this really the case?

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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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Don't miss our Novembre 2020 article!

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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FEED AND FORAGES

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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GOAT AND SHEEP DAIRY PRODUCTION 

The Key Factors to Consider when Feeding Goats

Lactanet is offering specialized services in goat milk production. Feeding is definitely one of the topics that raises the most questions. Feed costs make up 41% of production costs and are the largest expenditure for goat producers. It is therefore essential to monitor them diligently.

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