Prime Acres Ltd. trusts manure separator and calf facility to attain its goals

Progressive Dairy Editor Emma Ohirko

With a clear vision in mind, Casey Pruim has focused on effective solutions to improve the functionality and resource use of his dairy, Prime Acres Ltd., located in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Pruim milks 300 cows in a 28-stall rotary parlour. His cows are housed in a freestall barn that features slatted floors and mats topped with recycled bedding, a change from how Pruim used to bed stalls.

See how Prime Acres Ltd. is cutting costs.

Top 10 KPIs to focus on today to be more successful tomorrow

Having a short list of critical key performance indicators (KPIs) is very important to ensure that any on-farm changes can be tracked and producers can respond quickly to maintain animal health, production and, ultimately, ensure financial success.

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Could a retrofit be the right fit for you?

Heat stress in dairy calves

Serena Lamont for Progressive Dairy

During these hot summer months, you are likely aware of heat stress and the effect it has on your lactating herd. However, are you aware of the effect it has on your calves?

While heat stress and the effect it has on the lactating herd is fairly well-known, the effect it has on calves may be less common knowledge.

See how heat stress affects dairy calves.

3 Open Minutes with Mathieu Frigon

Mathieu Frigon, president and CEO of the Dairy Processors Association of Canada | Association des transformateurs laitiers du Canada, responded to questions from Progressive Dairy about the welcomed compensation for processors and a growing initiative to establish a Grocery Code of Conduct.

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Cuddling your calves with care: The first 24 hours

Jodi Wallace for Progressive Dairy

Keeping calves clean, warm and dry is essential to maintain their health and productivity. From the moment the calf is born, what are the best steps to get the calf from wet and gunky to clean, warm and dry?

The cow’s natural instinct is to lick it clean. This helps stimulate the calf and clean its hair coat. But then what? Consider using these tools in your calf health management program: a cuddle box, transporter, incubator and coats.

4 tools to improve newborn calf care