Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows, resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.
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Cow heat stress cuts at dairy farm profit
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits its threshold more days than expected for dairy cows
Dairy supply management could sour Canada-US trade talks
Recent legislation may not keep negotiators from discussing supply management, experts say
Supply-managed Canadian dairy could be a sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.
Manitoba cattle sector dismayed by bovine tuberculosis case
Manitoba has its first bovine tuberculosis case in over a decade and a half
Manitoba’s first bovine tuberculosis case in over a decade was announced June 16, 2025 from a cow in the Pembina Valley. It’s a blow for cattle farmers and the beef sector.
Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis, the province’s first bovine TB case in years
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It's the province's first bovine TB case in years.
Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis, the province’s first bovine TB case in years
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It’s the province’s first bovine TB case in years.
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
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
Manitoba auctions offer respite to fire-evacuated livestock
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Canadian dairy needs winds of change
Now is the time for Canadian dairy’s supply management to get a reboot geared towards economic growth
Now is the time for Canadian dairy’s supply management to get a reboot geared towards economic growth.
Consumer engagement crucial in changing dairy marketplace
Industry needs to bridge gap between high trust in farmers and limited knowledge of agriculture practices, professor says
Consumers have difficulty answering basic questions about farm production, which is an opportunty for engagement, said University of Guelph professor Mike von Massow at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar.
Dairy defends against provincial trade barrier criticism
Canadian dairy’s supply management system is catching backlash as Canada works to ease interprovincial trade; industry says it’s unfounded
There’s disagreement on whether Canada’s supply management system for dairy is or is not a barrier for interprovincial trade.
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