On The Cover:
Quality Award Winners
At the 2025 AGM in January, DFO’s board recognized several producers for their commitment to consistently produce high-quality milk and demonstrate industry leadership.
Five Ontario dairy farms with the best quality scores were recognized for their outstanding commitment to quality.
More from this issue
DRC Corner: Steadfast Commitment to Excellence in Marketing and Production of Quality Milk for Canadians
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the regulator and sole delegated authority for the production, quality, and marketing of milk in Ontario.
The vital role bulk tank milk graders play in Ontario’s dairy industry
At the core of Ontario’s thriving dairy industry, bulk tank milk graders (BTMGs) play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of milk quality.
Getting it right - Use the Goldilocks approach for milk temperature to reduce free fatty acids
Milk that is either too warm or too cold can play havoc on increasing free fatty acid (FFA) content. Free fatty acid concentrations above 1.20 millimole (mmol) per 100 grams of fat result in poor milk quality that directly impacts processors and consumers.
Gathering farmers’ perspectives
Since the release of the new and updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and the proAction committees have been working diligently to incorporate the new requirements into the proAction program.
Cold milk - big problems
Ensuring milk or milk replacer is fed to calves at the correct temperature is important for their health, growth and overall development.
