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For more than 20 years, David Fraser, Dan Weary and Nina Von Keyserlingk at the University of British Columbia have been the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) industrial research co-chairholders in dairy cattle welfare. This team has been leading the science of animal care and welfare practices in the Canadian dairy sector and internationally.

Each year during the month of March, Dietitians of Canada presents Nutrition Month to celebrate food and healthy eating by shining a spotlight on dietitians’ role in providing effective, credible nutrition guidance to Canadians.

As we begin a new year, whether you are just beginning a show season or just ending one, it’s a great time to look ahead to the rest of 2022 and what you would like to achieve.

“Dairy farmer, hoof trimmer, and veterinarian perceptions of barriers and roles in lameness management.” Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 104, No. 11, 2021.

Emergency assistance for B.C. dairy flood recovery

Our thoughts and prayers continue to accompany our friends and colleagues affected by recent flooding in British Columbia. The images of farms that have been flooded are a nightmare.