Beef-on-dairy calves are popular, but an economist flags potential market risks from that popularity. The Canadian veal industry has already felt them.
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Beef-on-dairy makes cattle market ripples
Beef-on-dairy means that things that have never weighed heavily on beef cattle prices before, like milk demand, are suddenly a bigger part of the equation, economist says
OECD lauds Canada’s low farm subsidies, except supply management
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs.
Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026
The Canadian Dairy Commission will raise its farm gate milk price by 2.3255 per cent in February, the Crown corporation announced on Friday.
Moo translator and methane measures: There’s an app for that
Canadian farmers can access two new app-based dairy farm tools from Dalhousie University: One analyzes cattle sounds, another promises farm-specific methane measurements
Dalhousie University researchers use artificial intelligence to create new dairy farm apps that analyze cattle sounds and measure methane.
Manitoba flags U.S. mega-dairy plans for international review
Manitoba government worries two massive proposed dairy projects in North Dakota will add nutrient loading to an already at-risk Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba has been pushing for international review of two proposed North Dakota dairy operations near the Red River. The province says those will add further nutrient loading risk to already-at-risk waterways.
Bird flu lessons help foot and mouth disease prevention
Animal Health Canada forum discusses lessons from HPAI outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle, and how it could apply to future animal disease threats
Infectious livestock diseases like foot and mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza require communication and strong, trusted partnerships, Animal Health Canada forum attendees hear.
Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada
Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep
Merck Animal Health has received approval for its new Category III antibiotic Engemycin DD for use in cattle, sheep and swine.
Canadian dairy farmers firm on expecting trade protection
Recent Canadian laws limit trade concessions on dairy supply management, but with U.S.-Canada trade negotiations set to heat up, the first big test might be looming
Recent Canadian laws limit trade concessions on dairy supply management, but with U.S.-Canada trade negotiations set to heat up, the first big test might be looming
Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Financial metric focus can lead to different dairy decisions
Top milk production isn’t always the most profitable for a Canadian dairy farm, former veterinarian and current MBA holder says; financial metrics can lead farmers to make different decisions
It’s not always about milk volume. Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.
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