DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm Excellence

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 e...

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...

Bienvenue dans le deuxième épisode de la série de balados La valeur de proAction. Dans cet épisode, 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...

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 Federatio...

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 Producte...

In this first episode of the Value of proAction podcast series, hosts Steven Roche and Julia Saraceni interview Nicole Sillett and Ron Maynard to discuss the origins and evolution of the proAction 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia discuss and explore perspectives on what animal welfare means.

We are back with Drs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia to discuss their Industry Research Chair in Animal Welfare, key elements of their research program, and the "future proofing" nature of their work for the dairy industry.

Drs Nina Von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary from the University of British Columbia discuss win-win and evidence-based solutions around calf welfare, and specifically the science and policy decisions behind milk feeding and group housing.

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

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

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

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.

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.