Dairy Farmers of Canada – Resources
Every week Dairy Farmers of Canada provides an update on what is new and happening in the dairy industry from a national level.
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Every week Dairy Farmers of Canada provides an update on what is new and happening in the dairy industry from a national level.
Read moreBC Dairy Association is involved with multiple projects that aim to ensure the safest and most humane treatment of livestock. BCDA works closely with BC SPCA, Candian Food Inspection Agency, BC Farm Animal Council and other government organizations to monitor animal welfare concerns in the dairy industry. If you have any concerns regarding on farm […]
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Growing Forward is the federal-provincial partnership that funded a project to test BC cattle that were over 18 months of age for Johne’s disease. This article reports the results from the 4,565 dairy animals from 30 herds that were tested for Johne’s disease in 2011 and 2012. The results from 2 herds that each submitted […]
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This table shows the recommended amount of physical activity for age category from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Less than 1 year old 1-4 years old 5-17 years old 18 years and older Amount of time for physical activity Active several times per day At least 180 minutes throughout the day at any intensity […]
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Girls who smoke during the peak bone-building years place their capacity to build bone at risk. According to a recent study of girls age 11–19, girls who smoke during these years place their capacity to build bone at risk. The peak bone-building years for girls start at around age 9 and carry on through the […]
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Inspiring teens to eat well is easier than you think. Teaching kids how to eat well doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simpler, the better. A recent session with grade 10 students at a local high school proved this point yet again. In one hour, our focus was to explore new ideas for […]
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It’s hard to feel blue when you’re making delicious blueberry muffins! Watch Sydelle and Jake as they prep, mix, bake and laugh up a storm making this classic breakfast treat. This was the runner-up winner in the 2012 Hands-on Cook-off Contest at Better Together. The contest is all about bringing together food and fun in […]
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Learn a quick process for checking your diet. Try FoodTrack Check on Balance. FoodTrack Check on Balance is part of a series of nutrition education brochures you can download or order from BC Dairy Association. Find out more in the resource section.
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Cooking Will’s favourite recipe with his Poppa in Sechelt, BC. Watch the 2012 Hands-on Cook-off Contest winner! The Hands-on Cook-off Contest is all about bringing together food and fun in the kitchen by having two generations demonstrate how to prepare a recipe. This year’s judges included Karen LeBillon, author of French Kids Eat Everything, Meeru […]
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