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New code affects dairy future

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023

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Canada's new dairy code makes changes to calf-housing requirements.

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New requirements regarding space for cow calving are included in Canada’s new dairy code.

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Freestall barns allow more space for cows compared to older tiestall traditional barns in Canada.

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

Dairy farmers planning to erect new barns in Canada would be unwise to build the traditional tiestall option given new parameters surrounding cow welfare launched in the country’s latest Code of Practice. Plus new laws being phased in to allow cows extra space could force dairy farmers who have recently built new freestall barns to reduce their cow numbers in the future.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.

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