Program
Exhibits OpenRegistration and Coffee | |
Welcome | |
Economics of Transition Cow HealthThe quality of the transition period is decisive for the success of the subsequent lactation cycle. Cows with a poor transition produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are more likely to lose pregnancy and to be culled from the herd, causing substantial economic losses. This presentation will provide a detailed breakdown of the economics of transition cow health and provide guidance on decision making related to investments in transition cow management, infrastructure, technology, and personnel. Recent developments in transition cow management and future opportunities will also be discussed. Dr. Eduardo de Souza RibeiroAssociate ProfessorUniversity of Guelph Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro grew up on a small family farm in southern Brazil and graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the Santa Catarina State University in 2008. In 2009, he moved to Florida to start his graduate studies in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, where he completed a MSc in 2011 and a PhD in 2015. In 2016, Dr. Ribeiro joined the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph as an Assistant Professor, and in 2020 he was promoted to Associate Professor. At Guelph, Dr. Ribeiro teaches animal health and animal reproduction to undergraduate and graduate students and leads a research program in reproductive health of dairy cattle. His multidisciplinary research program examines problems related to transition health and fertility of dairy cows at all levels of organization, from herd management to cell biology, and aims to develop novel management solutions that ultimately improve efficiency and sustainability of dairy production. | |
Working Together for a Stronger IndustryThe importance dairy processor Lactalis Canada places on its partnership with farmers to strengthen the overall industry in Canada. Advancing key issues like Environment & Social Governance (ESG), Dairy Sector Investment and the Grocery Code of Canada. Mark TaylorPresident and CEOLactalis Canada Inc. Mark Taylor is President & CEO of Lactalis Canada Inc., the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of the world’s leading dairy group, headquartered in Laval, France. | |
Lunch featuring “Food from our Farms” | |
Speak Your MindOpen mic session where any topic is up for discussion. Submit your questions here! Moderated by a DFO Representative | |
Let’s talk about butterfat… and what pays backMore than ever, the actual milk payment system encourages high butterfat test to compensate for the excess solid non-fat on the market. The presentation will review several factors influencing on-farm Butterfat test to help address possible causes or solutions applicable to the participant situation. Return on investment of different strategies will be addressed to help orient on-farm decisions. Dr. Débora SantschiDirector of innovation and developmentLactanet Originally from Switzerland and having grown up on her family’s dairy farm in the Eastern Townships, Débora has always shown a keen interest in everything that does not produce milk in the barn, such as calves, heifers and dry cows. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, a Master’s Degree in Dairy Cattle Nutrition from McGill University and a PhD in Animal Science from Laval University, Débora joined Valacta’s R&D (now Lactanet) team in 2010 as a nutrition and management expert and became Director of the R&D Team in 2019. Dr. Simon Jetté-NantelEconomistLactanet Simon joined Lactanet in March 2021. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky (USA) and a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from McGill University. He has over 17 years of experience in agricultural economics for various organizations in Canada, USA and France. His previous work consisted of knowledge transfer to producers and development of decision-making tools, with a strong interest in Human resources management. | |
Dairy non-fat solids from the processing perspective: distinct challenges for different plant scalesThe challenges associated with non-fat solids and dairy by-products is presented from the processors' perspective, which can be very different from artisan to industrial manufacturers. Upcycling routes exist for every dairy component, but are they reachable for any dairy processor? Could they be? This presentation will evaluate opportunities at different processing scales to reduce the surplus of SNF and contribute to improving the sustainability of the dairy sector. Dr. Julien ChamberlandAssistant ProfessorUniversité de Laval Julien Chamberland is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He has recognized expertise in dairy processing, and particularly in cheese technology. | |
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