Shows
DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Linda DorresteinLinda Dorrestein discusses her research on veterinary and farmer communication during herd health visits.
2024-09-2332 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Anne-Marieke Smid & Berina TraubOne Health Mini Series | Anne-Marieke Smid & Berina Traub by DFC | PLC
2024-09-2332 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Herman BarkemaHerman Barkema joins us to discuss his research career and Industrial Research Chair in infectious diseases at the University of Calgary.
2024-09-2336 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Ben Caddey & Ellen de JongBen Caddey and Ellen de Jong discuss their research on udder health treatment decisions and antimicrobial resistance.
2024-09-2335 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Kayley McCubbin & Jennifer IdaKayley McCubbin and Jennifer Ida discuss their research on antimicrobial use, resistance, and stewardship.
2024-09-2329 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Waseem Shaukat & Marit BiesheuvelWaseem Shaukat and Marit Biesheuvel discuss their work on mycoplasma infection and disease surveillance in dairy cattle herds.
2024-09-2339 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOne Health Mini Series | Larissa Martins & Caroline PereiraLarissa Martins and Caroline Pereira discuss their work on Johne's Disease in Canada
2024-09-2335 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Health Mini Series | Episode 5 | Influencing On-Farm Change to Improve WelfareIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Christine Sumner, Science Officer with the Royal New Zealand SPCA, to discuss her work on the human side of welfare issues in the dairy industry.
2024-06-0433 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Health Mini Series | Episode 6 | Calf WeaningIn this episode, Elizabeth Russell (PhD student at University of British Columbia) sits down to chat about her doctoral research on the human and animal dimensions of calf weaning.
2024-06-0429 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Welfare Mini Series | Episode 7 | Calf Feeding to Improve WelfareIn the final episode of this series, we sit down with Allison Welk to explore her graduate research at the University of British Columbia on the intersections between calf feeding and welfare.
2024-06-0430 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Welfare Mini Series | Episode 4 | Lameness, Housing, and Public PerceptionDrs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia discuss past, present, and future challenges as they relate to lameness, housing, and outdoor access.
2024-06-0431 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Welfare Mini Series | Episode 1 | Defining Welfare and Pursuing ImprovementDrs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia discuss and explore perspectives on what animal welfare means.
2024-06-0433 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Welfare Mini Series | Episode 2 | Addressing Issues Today to Prepare for TomorrowWe are back with Drs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia to discuss their Industry Research Chair in Animal Welfare, key elements of their research program, and the "future proofing" nature of their work for the dairy industry.
2024-06-0426 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Welfare Mini Series | Episode 3 | Win-Win Opportunities in WelfareDrs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia discuss win-win and evidence-based solutions around calf welfare, and specifically the science and policy decisions behind milk feeding and group housing.
2024-06-0431 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOptimizing Health and Production on Robotic Dairies with Trevor DeVriesOptimizing Health and Production on Robotic Dairies with Trevor DeVries by DFC | PLC
2024-01-1631 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceGenetic Evaluations and Heat Tolerance with Ivan CamposGenetic Evaluations and Heat Tolerance with Ivan Campos by DFC | PLC
2024-01-1634 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceGenetic Evaluations and Timed Artificial Insemination with Lucas Alcantara and Colin LynchGenetic Evaluations and Timed Artificial Insemination with Lucas Alcantara and Colin Lynch by DFC | PLC
2024-01-1636 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceDormance automnale et tolérance au froid chez la luzerneLes mélanges fourragers à base de légumineuses sont une source importante d’énergie et de protéines dans l’alimentation des bovins laitiers. Des recherches menées sur des sites à travers le Canada ont permis d’évaluer des méthodes visant à améliorer l’équilibre énergie: protéine de la luzerne via la sélection génétique, la gestion des cultures et le choix des espèces.
2024-01-1619 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceThe Mastitis Network with Trevor DeVriesThe Mastitis Network unites a range of Canadian researchers and global partners under an ambitious research program. The results of this initiative equip the Canadian dairy industry with fresh insights and tools, enhancing udder health, milk quality, and mitigating substantial economic losses attributed to mastitis.
2024-01-1632 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceBiofilms in the Dairy Industry with Tara WilsonA recent study investigated the presence of biofilms in dairy
facilities. Researchers swabbed surfaces at dairy farms and
cheese plants in Ontario and Quebec to better understand the
formation, structure, and type of biofilms that were present.
2024-01-1623 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceThe Microbiome as an Alternative to Antibiotic Use with Jennifer RonholmAntibiotics are one of the main tools we currently have as producers to manage on-farm infections, which is important for ensuring animal health and welfare. However, with the rise of antibiotic resistance and concerns about human health, our access to these tools is becoming more controlled and limited. So, how do we begin to tackle this challenge, and what role do dairy farmers and the Canadian dairy industry have to play? Tune-in to learn more!
2024-01-1637 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceMouvement et exercice pour les vaches laitières | Lactalis CanadaDans ce balado, les Producteurs laitiers du Canada se sont associés à Lactalis Canada pour discuter du concept de mouvement et d'exercice chez les bovins laitiers.
2023-11-1435 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceMovement and Exercise for Dairy Cows | Lactalis CanadaIn this episode, DFC has partnered with Lactalis Canada to discuss the concept of movement and exercise in dairy cattle.
2023-11-1445 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceProducer Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship with Janet HarropJanet Harrop is a dairy farmer in Fergus, Ontario. She is a fourth-generation farmer and runs the farm with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. In this episode, Janet sheds light on managing soil health, biodiversity, and the Environmental Farm Plan from her perspective as a producer milking about 120 purebred Holstein animals on her family’s 300-acre farm.
2023-11-0826 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceProducer Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship with Josh DillmanJosh Dillman is a dairy farmer based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is a father of three working on his wife's family farm, and together they milk about 180 cows and manage around 800 acres of land. Josh is passionate about environmental stewardship and strives to be as self-sustaining as possible on the farm.
2023-11-0826 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceThe Environmental Farm Plan with Karen Clark and Julia BuckinghamKaren Clark is a policy analyst in the strategic policy branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She works on policies to support environmental sustainability and resilience of the agriculture sector. Julia Buckingham is a former Sustainability Manager with Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC). She oversaw the creation of DFC’s Best Management Practices Guide, as well as other initiatives related to DFC’s sustainability strategy such as measuring the industry's progress through its recent Life Cycle Assessment. In this episode, we will explore the significance of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) and its integration into proAction®, as well as the value...
2023-11-0840 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePerspectives on Soil Health with Marla RiekmanMarla Riekman is a soil management specialist at Manitoba Agriculture. With over a decade of experience in the field, she is passionate about soil health and works closely with farmers to implement practices that improve soil quality and productivity.
2023-11-0845 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLa biodiversité et l’environnement avec Sylvain LaquerreSylvain Laquerre est producteur laitier dans le comté de Portneuf au Québec depuis plus de 40 ans. Il exploite maintenant la ferme familiale avec sa femme, ses deux fils et sa bru. Ils ont 200 vaches en lactation en stabulation libre avec robots et cultivent environ 1000 acres.
2023-11-0818 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLa sante des sols avec Marie-Élise SamsonMarie-Élise Samson est professeure au Département des sols et de génie agroalimentaires de l’Université Laval (Québec, Canada). Elle a d’abord été formée comme agronome, puis a fait une maitrise en sols et environnement, un doctorat en agronomie et un postdoctorat en biogéochimie des sols. Sa passion pour la santé de sols se traduit en plusieurs initiatives, dont une école d’été en santé des sols offerte sur quatre jours à l’Université Laval.
2023-11-0822 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePerspectives on Biodiversity with Connie McLellanHealthy biodiversity, which encompasses all living things and their interactions, is essential for creating a sustainable ecosystem. In this episode, we chat with Connie McLellan from Ducks Unlimited Canada about the significance of biodiversity and best practices for commercial dairy farming.
2023-11-0818 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceProducer Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship with Holger SchwichtenbergHolger Schwichtenberg is a second-generation dairy farmer in the eastern Fraser Valley of British Columbia. He runs a dairy farm with his wife and three sons, milking 150 cows with a robot system. Holger is actively involved in environmental stewardship and has implemented various practices to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water management on his farm. In this episode, Holger shares his thoughts on the importance of environmental stewardship, his efforts to manage soil health, and his experience with the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).
2023-11-0823 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLes bénéfices et avantages de la biodiversité avec Maria-José MaezoMaria-José Maezo est conseillère en agroenvironnement et coordonnatrice du programme ALUS pour l’Union des Producteurs Agricoles de l’Outaouais et de Laurentides. Biologiste depuis près de 15 ans, elle travaille maintenant à soutenir le développement d’habitats et l’augmentation de la biodiversité en agriculture. Elle travaille aussi pour Agri-Climat dans le but de supporter les producteurs dans leurs objectifs de réduction des gaz à effet de serre et de stockage du carbone.
2023-11-0819 min
DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceBest Management Practices for High Quality Silage Production: Dr. Nancy McLeanSuccessful milk production in Canada relies on high-quality forage, which is often stored as silage. The objectives of this project were to identify silage management practices that were associated with producing high quality silage, and to examine annual costs and gross margins across different silage systems across Canada.
2023-10-0225 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceBest Management Practices for High Quality Silage Production: Dr. Linda JewellSuccessful milk production in Canada relies on high-quality forage, which is often stored as silage. The objectives of this project were to identify silage management practices that were associated with producing high quality silage, and to examine annual costs and gross margins across different silage systems across Canada.
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DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceDairy Cow Behaviour & Welfare | Dr Katy ProudfootThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about animal health and welfare in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to continue to demonstrate our commitment to our animals to maintain public trust, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of key priority animal health and welfare issues from a variety of perspectives. Our hope is that each conv...
2022-11-0437 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAnimal Care & ProAction, Past, Present & Future | Dave TaylorThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about animal health and welfare in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to continue to demonstrate our commitment to our animals to maintain public trust, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of key priority animal health and welfare issues from a variety of perspectives. Our hope is that each conv...
2022-11-0428 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceAll About Dairy Cow Lameness | Dr Laura SolanoThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about lameness in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cow comfort and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of lameness from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, industry and research. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can ap...
2022-11-0438 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceIdentifying Lame Cows | Dr Clem NashThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about lameness in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cow comfort and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of lameness from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, industry and research. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can ap...
2022-11-0438 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOptimal Hooftrimming | Jamie SullivanThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about lameness in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cow comfort and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of lameness from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, industry and research. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can ap...
2022-11-0435 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceCauses & Solutions to Injuries In Dairy Cattle | Dr Amanda ArmstrongThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about injuries in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cow comfort and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of hock, knee, and neck injuries from a variety of perspectives. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
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2022-11-0428 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePain Management in Dairy Cattle | Dr Kelly BarrattThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about animal health and welfare in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to continue to demonstrate our commitment to our animals to maintain public trust, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of painful practices and procedures from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on veterinarian and research perspectives. Our ho...
2022-11-0427 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLow-Stress Cattle Handling | Dr Ewen FergusonThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about safe and low stress handling in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need all of our animal care team properly trained to safely and humanely move and handle livestock. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews animal handling to demonstrate our commitment to good animal care and welfare to maintain public trust. Our hope is that each conversation will provide pr...
2022-11-0436 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePreventing &Reducing Lameness | Dr Gerard CramerThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about lameness in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cow comfort and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of lameness from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, industry and research. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can ap...
2022-11-0434 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePain Management for Disbudding & Dehorning | Dr Charlotte WinderThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about animal health and welfare in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to continue to demonstrate our commitment to our animals to maintain public trust, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of painful practices and procedures from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on veterinarian and research perspectives. Our ho...
2022-11-0430 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceKey Issues on Cull Cows | OMAFRAThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about cull dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cull cow management and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of cull dairy cows from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, research and government perspectives. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful...
2022-11-0427 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceMaking Culling Decisions on the Farm | Dave LoewithThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about cull dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cull cow management and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of cull dairy cows from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, research and government perspectives. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful...
2022-11-0416 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellencePain Management at Calving Time | Dr Todd DuffieldThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about animal health and welfare in dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to continue to demonstrate our commitment to our animals to maintain public trust, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of painful practices and procedures from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on veterinarian and research perspectives. Our ho...
2022-11-0426 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceDown Cow Management | Dr Sherri ChristieThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about the health and management of our dairy animals. As an industry, we know we need to continue to strive for excellent animal care, and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews animal care issues such as lameness, injury prevention, down cattle, safe handling practices and pain management from a variety of perspectives. Our hope is that...
2022-11-0426 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceBiosecurity on My Farm | Miriam SweetnamThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Miriam Sweetnam, a dairy producer located in southern Manitoba. On top of her full-time role as a dairy farmer, Miriam is involved locally and nationally in the dairy industry. I sat down with Miriam to discuss her experiences with disease outbreaks, and how her family and staff...
2022-11-0425 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceMinimizing the Impact of Infectious Diseases on the Farm | Dr Christian HeyerhoffThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Dr. Christian Heyerhoff, a bovine veterinarian with Rideau-St. Lawrence Veterinary Services in eastern Ontario. Christian and I sat down to discuss his perspectives on what farmers can do to minimize the risk of infectious disease entry and spread throughout a herd, and the potential impact these diseases...
2022-11-0430 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceThe Future Of Biosecurity On The Farm | Dr Herman BarkemaThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Dr. Herman Barkema, a veterinarian and researcher at the University of Calgary. Herman originally hails from the Netherlands and has worked with dairy producers and organizations around the world. Much of his research is focused on how to prevent infectious diseases in dairy cattle. I sat down...
2022-11-0431 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceOptimal Biosecurity Practices on Farm | Dr Dave KeltonThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Dr. David Kelton, a veterinarian and researcher at the University of Guelph. Dr. Kelton’s research focuses on many different aspects of dairy cattle health and production. In 2015, he led the National Dairy Study, Canada’s first nation-wide study to gain insight into practices and decision-making on Cana...
2022-11-0429 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLe Bien-Être Et Son Lien Avec La Rentabilité Et La Durabilité | Dr Elsa VasseurL’objectif de ce projet est d’offrir aux producteurs laitiers canadiens un support supplémentaire pour prendre des décisions éclairées concernant la santé et le bien-être des bovins laitiers. En tant qu’industrie, nous savons que nous devons continuellement réitérer notre engagement envers nos animaux afin de conserver la confiance que nous accorde la société, même si les décisions en lien avec ce sujet ne sont pas toujours simples. Dans cet optique, nous développons des ressources pour ceux qui voudraient bénéficier d’outils supplémentaires.
Cette série de baladodiffusions abord...
2022-11-0428 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLe Bien-Être Sur La Ferme Laitière | Mylène BéginL’objectif de ce projet est d’offrir aux producteurs laitiers canadiens un support supplémentaire pour prendre des décisions éclairées concernant la santé et le bien-être des bovins laitiers. En tant qu’industrie, nous savons que nous devons continuellement réitérer notre engagement envers nos animaux afin de conserver la confiance que nous accorde la société, même si les décisions en lien avec ce sujet ne sont pas toujours simples. Dans cet optique, nous développons des ressources pour ceux qui voudraient bénéficier d’outils supplémentaires.
Cette série de baladodiffusions abord...
2022-11-0423 min
DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceLa Biosecurité Sur Les Fermes Laitières | Jasmin MathieuL’objectif de ce projet est d’offrir aux producteurs laitiers canadiens un support supplémentaire pour prendre des décisions éclairées concernant la santé et le bien-être des bovins laitiers. En tant qu’industrie, nous savons que nous devons continuellement réitérer notre engagement envers nos animaux afin de conserver la confiance que nous accorde la société, même si les décisions en lien avec ce sujet ne sont pas toujours simples. Dans cet optique, nous développons des ressources pour ceux qui voudraient bénéficier d’outils supplémentaires.
Cette série de podcasts aborde la ges...
2022-11-0428 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceRecherche Sur La Biosecurité Sur Les Fermes Laitières | Dr Simon DufourCette série de baladodiffusions passe en revue l’importance de la biosécurité, notre engagement envers la santé de nos animaux et l’impact que les maladies infectieuses peuvent avoir dans une ferme, ainsi que leurs conséquences sur notre industrie. Nous espérons que chacune des conversations présentées offrira aux producteurs de l’information utile pour leur ferme.
La prochaine discussion avec Dr. Simon Dufour, professeur et chercheur à la faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l’Université de Montréal porte sur la biosécurité dans les fermes laitières. Simon travaille depuis de nombreuses années avec le...
2022-11-0430 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceBiosecurity on My Farm | Parker WeissThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide farmers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Parker Weiss, a dairy farmer located near Medicine Hat, Alberta. I sat down with Parker to discuss his experiences with disease outbreaks, and how his family and staff implement biosecurity on their farm today.
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2022-11-0424 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceKey Pillars of Biosecurity | Robyn ElgieThis short podcast series reviews the importance of biosecurity, our commitment to good animal health, and the impact infectious disease may have on a farm, and the industry. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.
Our next discussion takes place with Dr. Robyn Elgie, a dairy veterinarian with Kirkton Bovine Services, which is located in southwestern Ontario. Robyn is also currently the 1st Vice President with the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners. She and I sat down to discuss her perspectives on the key pillars of biosecurity, as...
2022-11-0436 minDFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm ExcellenceConsiderations on Cull Cows | Dr Todd DuffieldThe focus of this project is to try and help Canadian dairy producers make informed decisions about cull dairy cattle. As an industry we know we need to improve cull cow management and we know decisions aren’t always straightforward. So we’re developing a toolkit or a series of educational tools and resources to help those that are looking for extra guidance.
This short podcast series reviews the management of cull dairy cows from a variety of perspectives. We’ll touch on producer, veterinarian, research and government perspectives. Our hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful...
2022-11-0427 min
Tea. Toast. & Trivia.Frances on Milking the CowsEpisode 45: Frances on Milking the Cows
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Good morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, – wherever you are, thank you for listening in.
Today, I am joined by my mother Frances to look back to farming in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The United Nations designated the year 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF). This year, on May 29, 2019, the United Nations launched the Decade of Family Farming from 2019 – 2028. My mother, Frances was a farmer’s daughter. She knows first-hand the importance of family farming to provide food.
Today we are milking th...
2019-12-1314 min