2013

Pair housing the milk-fed calf (Vol. 13-1)

February 27, 2014

Previous research on milk-fed calves has shown that calves are highly motivated to consume at least twice as much milk as they have traditionally been provided (i.e. approximately 8 versus 4 L/d). When allowed to consume more milk calves gain weight more quickly and are less hungry. Faster growing calves turn into faster growing heifers – they are able to calve out at younger […]

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Preventing hock injuries (Vol 13-3)

August 20, 2013

Housing systems that cause disease or injuries to animals are clearly undesirable. Injury and disease compromise dairy cow welfare and can reduce longevity and production. Lameness, mastitis and transition cow diseases are now widely recognized as serious animal welfare and production issues in the dairy industry. Skin injuries on dairy cows should raise similar concerns […]

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Lameness on BC and US dairy farms (Vol 13-2)

July 19, 2013

Producers spend millions of dollars building indoor housing for dairy cattle with the aim of providing a comfortable environment for their animals. Unfortunately, this housing does not always function well from the perspective of the cow – poorly designed and maintained facilities can cause injuries and increase the risk of lameness. Lameness is now widely […]

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From Vancouver:

Travel east on Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway)
Take Exit #135 (Highway #9) to Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
Follow Highway #9 across the Fraser River through Agassiz towards Harrison Hot Springs.
After crossing the CPR tracks on the north side of Agassiz, turn left onto Highway #7.
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.

All visitors must report to the manager’s office (located in the prominent white building with blue trim and cathedral windows) before entering UBC buildings.

2013

Pair housing the milk-fed calf (Vol. 13-1)

Preventing hock injuries (Vol 13-3)

Lameness on BC and US dairy farms (Vol 13-2)

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