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Canadian Milk is Made to Measure
Milk in the tank means a well-earned cheque in the bank for Canadian dairy farmers. The value of…
Needlepoint Science: Bovine Acupuncture
Dr. Steph Rhebergen is a large animal veterinarian with Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic and practicing animal acupuncturist. She has…
Cow Positioning Locator
words: Kaitlyn Gisler Nedap has created a way for farmers to keep better track of their cows. Using…
Case Study: Donia Farms (Milking Fuel Efficiencies)
One of the ten largest dairy operations in BC, Donia Farms has supplied milk to the province since…
Seeing is believing: Using ultrasounds on the farm
Kaitlin Gisler Dr. Lisa McCrea has been using ultrasounds during her on-farm herd health since she graduated from…
Research in BC: Preventing Hock Injuries
Housing systems that cause disease or injuries to animals are clearly undesirable. Injury and disease compromise dairy cow…
When dairy cows text
Kaitlin Gisler Cows are keeping up with on-farm technology by sending a text message (SMS) to the farmer…
Anaerobic Digesters
Anaerobic Digesters by: Kaitlyn Gisler British Columbia farmers are using their livestock manure and off-farm organic wastes (like…
A case to point: Needle-free injection systems
Needle-free injection systems by: Kaitlyn Gisler The farmyard and veterinarian’s office will be getting a friendly face-lift for…
A Farmer’s Story: Dairy Farming in Milner
Dairy Farming in Milner by: Kate Petrusa If you’ve not been before, the hamlet of Milner is a…