BC Dairy Association, with WorkSafeBC and FARSHA, is facilitating a study to assess the risks of agitation and management of liquid manure on BC dairy farms. The intent of this study is to clarify what specific risks exist. The project involves us setting up 4 gas monitors to record potential hydrogen gas emissions whilst manure is […]
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The Honda Way in Abbotsford is offering BC Dairy producers and Chicken growers a preferred customer rate of 3% over dealer cost on the purchase, finance or lease for selected models. The Honda Way will also offer members discounts for pre-owned vehicles depending on the vehicle you choose. To learn more about this special pricing, […]
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If you use reward-based systems in your classroom, we’ve got some food for thought for you. Should I use food as a reward? “Anyone who is extra helpful will get a candy.” “If everyone is well-behaved today, we’ll have cupcakes.” Have you found yourself using food as a bribe to encourage good behaviour in the […]
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These breakfast options only require a few minutes of prep and they’ve got fibre and protein to keep you fueled until lunch! Make-ahead: Make a parfait by layering toasted oats, seeds, berries and yogurt in a reusable container in the fridge overnight. Slow-cook barley overnight with cinnamon, diced apple, and pecans. Grab and go: Blend […]
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February is Heart month! Check out 5 tips to get started on a heart healthy way of eating. February is Heart month! In honour of this, let’s look at the gold standard for heart-healthy eating—the DASH diet. What is the DASH diet? Researchers looked at ways people could adapt their eating to promote healthy blood […]
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Check these 10 tips to help make cooking a family affair. You will have fun while teaching kids valuable life-long skills! Get organized: Take some time each weekend to plan what you’ll eat for a week and let the kids pitch in. This will help with the grocery shopping list and you’ll likely get fewer […]
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Missed the Conference? Here’s a visual recap! 2014 BC Dairy Industry Conference Recap Thank you to all that attended the 6th annual BC Dairy Industry Conference! We are pleased to share photos from the three-day conference for your own personal use and enjoyment. We hope to see you again next year and welcome new attendees! […]
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Below are the answers to three key questions about calcium intake. How Much is Too Much Calcium? The table below indicates the maximum amount of calcium (from food and supplements) you can consume regularly without causing any risk to your health. Note this is not the recommended intake. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) from all […]
Read moreConsultation Decision: Amending Order 16 – The BC Milk Marketing Board approves a mandatory Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle on-farm On September 24, 2014, BCMMB approved the attached Amending Order 16 to the Consolidated Order of September 1, 2013. This Amending Order makes the applicable on-farm requirements of the […]
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