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The Canadian Dairy Cow Diet Dairy Farmers of Canada

WebOur dairy cows’ diets may vary according to the crops a farmer plants, which in turn depend on climate, soil type, and other considerations. In Canada, the most …

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Healthy Cows Make Happy Farmers Dairy Farmers of Canada

WebCanadian dairy cows are the big cheeses when it comes to making the cheese (pun, intended). So, their wellbeing is very important to us. We recognize that a healthy …

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The Unique Role of Dairy in Diet for a Healthy Lifestyle

WebEnjoying three servings of dairy foods each day can help you meet your needs for these essential nutrients. Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, are …

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Should you be worried about hormones in milk

WebHealth Canada chose not to allow rbST in Canada because it posed a risk to animal welfare. Simply put, it’s never been approved or available for use in Canada, not …

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Milk products are a key part of a healthy, balanced diet

WebMilk products are a key source of 6 of the 8 nutrients that most Canadians already fall short of: calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, and potassium. Milk …

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8 Facts You Should Know About Canadian Milk and Antibiotics

WebAs of December 1st, 2018, updates to Canadian regulations now specify that only veterinarians and pharmacists are authorized to sell prescription antibiotics to …

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Optimizing Health and Production of Cows Milked in Robotic …

WebMaintaining mobility and proper body condition of cows are important to optimize production and milk quality. Across farms, nutritional and farm management factors, including …

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Welcome to Dairy Farmers of Canada

WebAt Dairy Farmers of Canada, delicious milk is just the beginning. By leading innovative research, providing nutritional education, and promoting healthy living, we …

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Effects of pasteurization on the nutritional value of milk

WebThe first finding: pasteurization has a small effect on the vitamins naturally found in milk. And contrary to raw milk, which only contains a small amount of vitamin D, pasteurized milk is …

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Animal Care Is Our Business Dairy Farmers of Canada

WebDairy farming is more than just a job – it's a labour of love. Canadian dairy farmers work closely with their cows every day and are committed to the highest standards of animal …

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Lactose Intolerance: Separating Fact From Fiction

WebDrink milk with a meal or with other food to slow down digestion and facilitate the absorption of the lactose in your intestine. Eat yogurt or drink kefir. They contain …

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Nutrition Research Funding Program Dairy Research

WebDFC’s Nutrition Research Funding Program offers financial support for research projects on the role of dairy products in human nutrition and health, and …

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A farmer’s pride: See how they care for their cows

WebCreature (cow) comforts. A cow’s comfort involves more than just her physical health. Farmers are proud of their work when they walk in the barn and all cows are calm. A …

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Research Funding Programs Dairy Research

WebDairy Farmers of Canada manages and administers research programs on a cost-sharing basis in partnership with several organizations. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has …

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Preserving Biodiversity Dairy Farmers of Canada

WebCanadian dairy farmers are proud to lead the way in caring for our planet by taking less from today. Preserving biodiversity is one of the sustainable strategies to care for their …

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Why is the artificial growth hormone rbST banned in Canada

WebRecombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST), is not allowed in Canada. Health Canada made the decision to not approve it in 1999 due to concerns about its impact on …

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Canadian milk is no place for artificial growth hormones

WebArtificial growth hormones have been banned in Canada since 1999. rbST, also known as rBGH, is an artificial growth hormone that can negatively impact cow …

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A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide

WebCanada’s Food Guide: A GUIDED DISCOVERY GRADE 8 OVERVIEW In January 2019, Health Canada released an updated Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) as an online suite of …

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UHT milk: A hot topic

WebDuring the UHT process, the milk is pasteurized between 138°C and 158°C for a few seconds (eliminating pathogens and extending shelf life). Once it has cooled down, …

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