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Loyalyn Holsteins, located 10 minutes west of Owen Sound, ON, is owned and operated by Rob and Alice Bumstead, and their daughter Cynthia (18). They are very honoured to be […]

Many breeders can only ever dream of breeding a cow that stands in the top five, or perhaps even a Champion, at World Dairy Expo. Only in their mid 30’s,

Kay Davidson is an Australian pastel and charcoal artist with a keen eye for animal portraits. An animal lover at heart, Kay has completed over 250 artworks since starting her

With the passing of 4-H Pioneer Bert Stewart, we revisit our interview with him that appeared in the Winter 2017 issue of Cowsmopolitan Dairy Magazine. 

Bloat in calves is normally seen the first one to two weeks of life. Calves may refuse milk, have a distended abdomen (right side or both sides), grind their teeth,

Perfectionist, competitor and brilliant were all words used in describing Duncan MacKenzie (or as his many friends referred to him as “Dunc”) but the words most used were “Gentleman”, a

Every farmer enjoys working with family on a successful farm. Hopefully that success allows for the development of a long-term plan for keeping the farm in the family for the

One of the best books I have ever read was a book by Tom Brokaw, noted journalist and former T.V. newsman entitled “The Greatest Generation”.

As milk price continues to fluctuate across the United States profit driven goals become increasingly important.

Being two points away from winning the Premier Breeder at the 2016 World Dairy Expo Red & White Show was quite the accomplishment as there were just six Cleland prefixed

Experience tells us that fall can be a treacherous season for keeping calves healthy.

We revisit Jersey herd, Meadow Ridge Jerseys, who were featured in our Fall Special 2014 edition. 

We revisit Ayrshire herd, De La Paline, who was featured in our Winter 2014 edition. A name recognized locally, nationally and internationally through their consistent top standings at local and

At most exhibitions cattle are in the show-ring for less than an hour but can be on display for up to a week.

You wouldn’t guess that Gregg and Pat (Patricia) Borchardt grew-up in town. Their passion was ingrained as family members got them interested in Ayrshires.