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Dans l’épisode final de la série de balados La valeur de proAction, l’animatrice José Denis-Robichaud s’entretient avec Pamela Nalewajek, Daniel Gobeil et Cristine LaForest à propos de l’impact du programme proAction sur les producteurs laitiers et l’industrie laitière dans son ensemble. Pamela est chef du marketing chez les Producteurs laitiers du Canada (PLC), Daniel est vice-président des PLC et président des Producteurs de lait du Québec (PLQ), et Cristine est directrice générale du Groupe Bel Canada. Écoutez l’épisode pour entendre des initiés expliquer comment le logo et les campagnes de marketing de la vache bleue misent sur proAction, et comment proAction aide les producteurs à maintenir la solidité du marché et la confiance des consommateurs envers l’industrie.

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In the final episode of the Value of proAction podcast series, hosts Steven Roche and Julia Saraceni interview David Wiens, Vicky Morrison, Pamela Nalewajek, and Cristine LaForest to dive into the impact of the proAction program on dairy farmers and the dairy industry as a whole. David has been President of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) since 2024, Vicky is Chair of proAction, Pamela is the chief marketing officer at DFC, and Cristine is the CEO for Group Bel Canada. Check out the episode to hear an insider perspective on how The Blue Cow Logo and The Blue Cow marketing campaigns are leveraging proAction, as well as how proAction supports farmers in maintaining a strong market and consumer confidence in the industry.

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Bienvenue dans le deuxième épisode de la série de balados La valeur de proAction. Dans cetépisode, notre animatrice, José Denis-Robichaud, discute avec Pascal Leduc, Annie AcMoody et Gilles Froment de l’évolution qu’a connue proAction au fil du temps. Pascal est le président des Producteurs de lait de l’Outaouais-Laurentides, Annie est la vice-présidente politique et commerce chez les Producteurs laitiers du Canada (PLC) et Gilles est le vice-président principal, relations gouvernementales et industrielles chez Lactalis Canada ainsi que le président de la Fédération internationale du lait. Leurs différentes expériences et perspectives permettent de mettre en valeur les besoins, les attentes et les valeurs de l’industrie laitière d’aujourd’hui, ainsi que le rôle que joue proAction dans la présence du secteur laitier canadien à l’échelle mondiale et nationale.

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Welcome to the second episode of the Value of proAction podcast series. In this episode, our hosts, Julia Saraceni and Steven Roche, are joined by David Wiens (President of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)), Cheryl Schroeder (Senior Advisor of Animal Health at DFC), and Gilles Froment (Senior VP of Government and Industry Relations at Lactalis Canada and President of the International Dairy Federation). The guests discuss proAction’s evolution over time to reflect the needs, expectations, and values of today’s dairy industry, as well as the key role proAction plays in Canada’s national and global dairy presence.

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Dans ce premier épisode de la série de balados La valeur de proAction, l’animatrice José Denis- Robichaud discute avec Thérèse Beaulieu et Richard Bouchard des origines et de l’évolution du programme proAction, l’initiative nationale d’assurance de la qualité à la ferme de l’industrie laitière canadienne. Thérèse est conseillère principale et liaison avec les producteurs laitiers pour les Producteurs laitiers du Canada (PLC). Richard est producteur laitier à Baie-Saint-Paul (Charlevoix) et il est représentant pour les producteurs laitiers aux niveaux régional et provincial. Écoutez l’épisode pour découvrir pourquoi nous avions besoin d’un programme national d’assurance de la qualité unifié pour l’industrie laitière canadienne, quelles tendances internationales ont façonné la croissance du programme et comment sa création et son évolution, toutes deux dirigées par les producteurs, permettent au secteur de relever les défis émergents.

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In this first episode of the Value of proAction podcast series, hosts Steven Roche and JuliaSaraceni interview Nicole Sillett and Ron Maynard to discuss the origins and evolution of theproAction program, Canada's national on-farm quality assurance initiative for the dairy industry.Nicole is the Director of Sustainability and On Farm Services at Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)and Ron is a DFC board member of 20 years. Listen in to find out why we needed a national,unified quality assurance program for Canadian dairy, the international trends that shaped itsgrowth, and how its farmer-led inception and ongoing evolution allows it to tackle emergingchallenges.

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In 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.

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In 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.

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In 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.

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Drs 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.

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Animal Welfare Mini Series | Defining Welfare and Pursuing Improvement by DFC | PLC

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Animal Welfare Mini Series | Addressing Issues Today to Prepare for Tomorrow by DFC | PLC

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Animal Welfare Mini Series | Win-Win Opportunities in Welfare by DFC | PLC

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One Health Mini Series | Anne-Marieke Smid & Berina Traub by DFC | PLC

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Optimizing Health and Production on Robotic Dairies with Trevor DeVries by DFC | PLC

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Genetic Evaluations and Heat Tolerance with Ivan Campos by DFC | PLC

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Genetic Evaluations and Timed Artificial Insemination with Lucas Alcantara and Colin Lynch by DFC | PLC

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Les 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.

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Herman Barkema joins us to discuss his research career and Industrial Research Chair in infectious diseases at the University of Calgary.

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Ben Caddey and Ellen de Jong discuss their research on udder health treatment decisions and antimicrobial resistance.

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Kayley McCubbin and Jennifer Ida discuss their research on antimicrobial use, resistance, and stewardship.

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Waseem Shaukat and Marit Biesheuvel discuss their work on mycoplasma infection and disease surveillance in dairy cattle herds.

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Linda Dorrestein discusses her research on veterinary and farmer communication during herd health visits.

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Larissa Martins and Caroline Pereira discuss their work on Johne's Disease in Canada

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The 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.

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A recent study investigated the presence of biofilms in dairyfacilities. Researchers swabbed surfaces at dairy farms andcheese plants in Ontario and Quebec to better understand theformation, structure, and type of biofilms that were present.

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Antibiotics 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!

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Dans 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.

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In this episode, DFC has partnered with Lactalis Canada to discuss the concept of movement and exercise in dairy cattle.

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Janet 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.

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Josh 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.

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Karen 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 it brings to both farmers and the industry as a whole.

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Marla 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.

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Sylvain 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.

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Marie-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.

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Healthy 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.

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Holger 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).

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Maria-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.

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Successful 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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Successful 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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The 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 conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 apply on their farm.

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The 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 apply on their farm.

Thanks for listening!

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The 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 apply on their farm.

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The 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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The 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 hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 apply on their farm.

Thanks for listening!

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The 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 hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 hope is that each conversation will provide producers with some useful information they can apply on their farm.

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The 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 each conversation will provide producers with some useful information to consider that they can apply on their farm.

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This 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 implement biosecurity on their farm today.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmers.ca/proaction

Hope you enjoy our chat!

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This 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 can have.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmers.ca/proaction

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This 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 with Herman to discuss his perspectives on why we should care about biosecurity, what farmers can do to minimize the risk of infectious disease entry and spread throughout a herd, and where we’re headed as an industry.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmers.ca/proaction

Hope you enjoy our chat!

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This 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 Canadian farms. Part of that study looked at biosecurity practices, and the diseases producers are aiming to manage or keep out of their herds. He 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 can have.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmers.ca/proaction

Hope you enjoy our chat!

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L’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 aborde la gestion de divers enjeux liés à la santé et au bien-être animal sous plusieurs angles. Nous espérons que chaque conversation offrira aux producteurs de l’information utile pour leur ferme.

Bonne écoute!

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L’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 aborde la gestion de divers enjeux liés à la santé et au bien-être animal sous plusieurs angles. Nous espérons que chaque conversation offrira aux producteurs de l’information utile pour leur ferme.

Bonne écoute!

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L’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 gestion de divers problèmes liés à la santé animale et à la biosécurité sous plusieurs angles. Nous espérons que chaque conversation fournira aux producteurs des informations utiles pour leur ferme.

Bonne écoute!

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Cette 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 cheptel laitier canadien, d’abord comme médecin vétérinaire au Québec et en Colombie Britannique, puis comme chercheur et professeur à St-Hyacinthe. Il est également directeur scientifique du Réseau canadien de recherche sur la mammite bovine et la qualité du lait. La plupart de ces projets de recherche portent sur la prévention et le contrôle de différentes maladies infectieuses, dont la mammite et la dermatite digitée. Notre conversation avait pour but de découvrir sa vision de la biosécurité dans les fermes laitières et du rôle majeur qu’ont les producteurs laitiers pour maintenir le statut sanitaire de notre industrie

Bonne écoute!

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This 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.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmers.ca/proaction

Thanks for listening!

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This 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 well as practical approaches for dairy producers to improve biosecurity on the farm, including record keeping, protocol development, vaccination, cleaning and disinfection, and other strategies.

For more information, please visit www.dairyfarmer.ca/proaction

Hope you enjoy our chat!

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The 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 information they can apply on their farm.

Thanks for listening!