John Davris: use the best genetics

Источник: The DairyNews
Such a wish to the participants of the Motor Rally "Way to milk!" was stated by the Canadian farmer John Davris who spoke during the conference "The State of the dairy industry of Novosibirsk region", reports The DairyNews.
"In Canada the total number of cows is 1 million heads. If you look at the map of Canada in the areas of Ontario and Quebec there is 75% of the population. The largest farm has the herd of 3000, the smallest - about 30 heads. We in Ontario have an average herd - 75 heads," said John Davris.
In Ontario, told the farmer, there are three main milk processors. One of them belongs to farmers. Milk is taken for processing every second day. 

"We have national inspectors who come to the farm and check for compliance to standards, each farm has a quota on the shipment of milk, the quota is based on kilograms of fat for butter. We depend on quotas very much, it is hard to stay in the dairy business," said John Davris.

In Canada there is a single network, combining data on all animals. Every animal that is born on the farm must be registered in the system. Today all pedigree bulls are in breeding books in the USA and Canada.

"Use the best genetics, the best cows. When I was 17 I had a good teacher, who taught me genetics. I'll quote him - we work with cows but it's all about people," said the farmer.

The organizer of the event: Information Agency The DairyNews
General partner: KUHN
General automotive partner: Volkswagen
Automotive partner: Sarmat
Partner of the business program: Engineering Company Ronix
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Regional partner: GEA
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After-Party partner: Podsosnovsky brewery
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Media partners:
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