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Dairy Industry Devastated as Tragedy Strikes Couple on Cross Country Tour Promoting Canadian Supply Management System: Dairy Industry Devastated as Tragedy Strikes Coupl…

Andrew Hunt Jul 10, 2018

An Ontario farm couple’s cross-country tractor tour to show support for Canada’s dairy sector has ended in tragedy on a highway northwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Henk & Bettina Schuurmans set off on the journey of a lifetime across Canada at the end of June. On Monday morning, it ended in… Read More
Milk Battles: The Red, White and Blues Continue: Milk Battles: The Red, White and Blues Continue

Murray Hunt Jul 5, 2018

NAFTA renegotiations are front page news in the United States and Canada. From the dairy industry perspective, it appears that these talks are all about blaming and shaming the other side. Everyone dependent on the dairy industry recognizes that current viability and long-term sustainability are on… Read More
Does Your Dairy Barn Have A Glass Ceiling?: Does Your Dairy Barn Have A Glass Ceiling?

Karen Hunt Jun 28, 2018

Glass ceilings for women in business can be a sensitive topic. That it is a topic at all is the biggest confirmation that gender bias exists. When I approached the idea of glass ceilings in the dairy barn, I had to be prepared to discern what is historical, what is 2018 trendy and what, if any… Read More
Milk Producers Want To Know: “What Drives People To Drink?”: Milk Producers Want To Know: “What Drives People T…

Karen Hunt Jun 20, 2018

There was a time when milk producers confidently positioned themselves as producers of the healthiest beverage on the planet. Milk producers didn’t fight battles defending the production or the breakdown of components. However, today, trends in fat consumption and diet fads have significantly impact… Read More
The Future Value of Genomic Testing: The Future Value of Genomic Testing

Murray Hunt Jun 13, 2018

Is it likely that genomic testing will be more valued by North American, European and Oceana Holstein breeders, in ten years’ time? Looking ahead and planning is a good start to achieving profitable genetic goals for a herd and population. Let’s explore some thoughts and ideas about the future use o… Read More
10 Secrets To Show Winning Showmanship: 10 Secrets To Show Winning Showmanship

Andrew Hunt Jun 6, 2018

Unlike type classes, it’s not the conformation of your animal that’s under scrutiny; it’s you. Being a great showman is not easy. Showmanship is a tough contest, but an important one. The better showman you are, the better you can present your animal when it counts. Everyone wants to be… Read More
Dairy Love: Long-Term Plans Or One Night Stands?: Dairy Love: Long-Term Plans Or One Night Stands?

Karen Hunt May 30, 2018

Remember when you were considered forward thinking if you could verbalize your 5-year plan in 5 minutes or less? At a milk board meeting? Well, those days are long gone. Today, dairy strategists are urging passionate dairy business owners to plan using two-time frames at once. First. Set… Read More
SHOW AND TELL. It Takes Both at Riverdown Holsteins: SHOW AND TELL. It Takes Both at Riverdown Holstein…

Karen Hunt May 24, 2018

Passionate dairy breeders can quickly supply the names of the top show cattle. But, if your dairy business stops at show ring success, you are leaving dollars on the table. The Bullvine recently had the opportunity to talk to Justin Velthuis about Riverdown Holsteins and the show ring an… Read More
Western National Spring Red & White Show 2018: Western National Spring Red & White Show 2018

Andrew Hunt May 17, 2018

DATE: May 17-18, 2018 LOCATION: Richmond, UT JUDGE: Yan Jacobs, QC df GRAND CHAMPION: MS BARB ACT BEAUTY-RED-ET (ACTION), 1ST SR 3 YR OLD, GRAISSON SCHMIDT, PAT CONROY & MIKE BERRY, CA RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: MISS APPLE ARIA-RED-ET (ALCHEMY), 1ST 5 YR OLD, STEPHEN… Read More
Western National Spring Holstein Show 2018: Western National Spring Holstein Show 2018

Andrew Hunt May 17, 2018

DATE:May 17-18, 2018 LOCATION:Richmond, UT JUDGE: Yan Jacobs, QC d GRAND CHAMPION: UTAG WINDBROOK ECLIPSE (WINDBROOK), 1ST AGED COW, UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, UT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: RUANN DOORMAN JEAN-55162-ET (DOORMAN), 1ST JUNIOR 3YR OLD, STEPHEN & PATRICK MADDOX, CA… Read More