MANAGEMENT

Researchers at the University of Alberta are in the process of developing a test that may allow dairy producers to test their cows for mastitis and receive the results in a matter of minutes.

Guided-flow or free-flow cow traffic is an important question to ask in the design and management planning of any automated milking system adoption.

It is imperative for all team members to feel safe and comfortable to be themselves within a workplace in order to allow for a positive work environment.

Labour is a major expense for many farms in Ontario. Finding and retaining employees continues to be a challenge for agriculture. Key aspects of building a strong labour force include recruiting qualified candidates, developing a strong training program, creating a safe and motivating workplace culture, and retaining your best employees.

Editor’s note: This article is based on a presentation made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the consumer trends mentioned here are likely to carry through and will be just as important to the industry post-pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn many war-like comparisons, some of which are warranted, as many people have and continue to experience unprecedented changes to daily life.