2022

How Dairy Science Students View the Future of Cow Care

How Dairy Science Students View the Future of Cow Care

March 4, 2022

Public expectations of agriculture are sometimes in conflict with common management practices on farms, threatening social license and the long-term social and economic sustainability of the industry. Today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders, so these individuals will likely have a key role to play in bridging any disconnect between industry practices and public values.

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Dairy calves are motivated to be with another calf

Dairy calves are motivated to be with another calf

January 14, 2022

Dairy calves are often reared individually early in their life, contrary to natural conditions, where calves have access to a richer social environment. A large body of research suggests that housing dairy calves in pairs or groups early in life is important for the development of their social and cognitive skills.

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Ronaldo Cerri, Director
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Phone: 604.822.5056
Email: ronaldo.cerri@ubc.ca

Karen Lee, Communications Manager
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Nelson Dinn, Manager
UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre
Phone: 604.796.8410
Email: nelson.dinn@ubc.ca

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From Vancouver:
  1. Travel east on Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway)
  2. Take Exit #135 (Highway #9) to Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
  3. Follow Highway #9 across the Fraser River through Agassiz towards Harrison Hot Springs.
  4. After crossing the CPR tracks on the north side of Agassiz, turn left onto Highway #7.
  5. The Centre is on the immediate right. The Dairy Centre’s buildings and parking are located in the north-west corner of the building site.

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