Conference proceedings
Western Canadian Dairy Seminar: Advances in Dairy Technology, 2009
8 documents in this collection, 7 with a full description.
Flooring Options to Minimize Lameness and Optimize Welfare
Compares flooring surfaces for their effects on lameness and cow behaviour.
Free-stall Design for Maximum Cow Comfort
Gives stall dimensions and surface recommendations that allow cows the rest they need.
Impact of NDF Content and Digestibility on Dairy Cow Performance
Explains how fibre content and digestibility of the diet affect intake and milk production.
Long-term Strategic Planning of Dairy Businesses
Discusses long-term planning for Canadian dairy businesses under supply management.
Maximizing Forage Use by Dairy Cows
Describes how to formulate rations that make the greatest use of forage.
Nutritional Influences on Horn Quality and Hoof Health
Reviews how nutrition affects the quality of hoof horn.
The Role of Probiotics in Promoting Dairy Production
Reviews probiotics fed to dairy cattle and the responses reported.