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Audrey Murray’s previous research work included examining how wetlands like this on Prince Edward Island potato farms helped to naturally filter water from field runoff before it entered nearby streams and rivers.

Taking dairy wastewater to the irrigation pivot, via wetlands

A new nature-based solution could help dairy farmers in Alberta against water shortages

By Mark Halsall August 11, 2025

Many Alberta dairy farms rely on irrigation water to grow feed crops to sustain their cattle herds, but drought and water shortages in recent years has made that more difficult. Federal ag researchers are seeking one of those dairy farms to help develop a possible new source.

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Bird flu virus could be airborne: study

By Adam Peleshaty August 7, 2025

A research study from the United States suggests that bird flu could have spread amongst cattle through the air or contaminated wastewater at dairy farms.

Dairy Cattle, News

Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says

Only minor policy changes to TRQs

By Ismail Shakil, Lucy Craymer, Reuters July 18, 2025

Canada and New Zealand have reached a “mutually satisfactory” resolution to a long-running dispute over access for dairy products, the Canadian government said in a statement on Thursday.

dairy cows eating a partial mixed ration (PMR)

Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle, The Dairy Corner

The five-minute tricks to identify good dry matter intake in dairy cows

Dairy Corner: Checking the condition of cows, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story

By Peter Vitti June 27, 2025

Checking the animals’ condition, and a quick look at the ration, can tell the story of the dry matter intake (DMI) of dairy cows.

Dairy Cattle, News

Supply management bill goes straight to Senate

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

By Karen Briere June 6, 2025

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

a handful of corn silage for dairy cattle

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Well-balanced starch and forage levels make milk

Dairy Corner: The amount of starch in corn and barley silage can vary greatly between harvests

By Peter Vitti April 17, 2025

Starch levels in corn and barley silage can vary widely between harvests, so they need to be balanced in a dairy ration, nutritionist Peter Vitti says.

Dairy Cattle, News

DLG North America appoints new managing director

Canadian Dairy Expo set for April 2-3

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 25, 2025

DLG (German Agricultural Society) has appointed Ulrike Schmidt-Machinek as the managing director at its new DLG North America subsidiary based in Elora, Ont.

It’s a good idea to keep walking your heifer pens and assessing their body conditions at all stages of development.

Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle, The Dairy Corner

Watch dairy heifers grow on well-balanced diets

The Dairy Corner: There are numerous ways to get a quality mix to a farm’s heifers

By Peter Vitti March 9, 2025

I have balanced many dairy heifer replacement diets in the last few months. It’s a pretty easy exercise once I put it down on a PDF spreadsheet and email it to the dairy producer. I am confident all heifer nutrient requirements are met, given how heifers consume it. Plus, I want to make these diets […] Read more

Acidosis, whether subclinical or acute, can have significant effects on a dairy herd’s health.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Dairy Cattle, The Dairy Corner

Dear Dairy Diary: SARA in lactating dairy cows

Dairy Corner: Changing the effective forage fibre resulted in subtle but important improvements

By Peter Vitti January 29, 2025

Dear Dairy Diary, June 24, 2024: I received a call from a dairy producer who milks about 200 dairy cows. Several of his lactating cows were lethargic, quit eating and milking and had severe diarrhea. The producer moved a bubbly loose pile with his boot and noticed a lot of undigested corn and what seemed […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Features

Marcus and Paige Dueck

Outstanding Young Farmers 2024: Finding that work-life equilibrium involves some trade-offs — and new technology

November 8, 2024

With dairy cattle, cash crops and two young children, the days are still pretty busy for Manitoba farmers Marcus and Paige Dueck — but new technology introduced in recent years has helped them be more efficient and find balance in their lives. For the Duecks, who are the third generation on Four Oak Farms near […] Read more

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U.S. to support soybean farmers amid China lag, expect news Tuesday, Bessent says

Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

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Taking dairy wastewater to the irrigation pivot, via wetlands

Bird flu virus could be airborne: study

Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says

The five-minute tricks to identify good dry matter intake in dairy cows

Supply management bill goes straight to Senate

Well-balanced starch and forage levels make milk

DLG North America appoints new managing director

Watch dairy heifers grow on well-balanced diets

Dear Dairy Diary: SARA in lactating dairy cows

Marcus and Paige Dueck

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