DFC has finalized new requirements for the housing of calves, dry cattle, and lactating cattle in the proAction Animal Care module.

The new requirements align with recent updates to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, and will be part of on-farm validations starting in April 2027.

Learn more about the new requirements on the Canadian Podcow.

Protein is having a moment—and the food industry is racing to keep up. From fortified pizza crusts to high-protein snacks and cereals, this once-simple nutrient has become a powerful marketing force shaping what ends up on our plates. For the dairy sector, long known for naturally high-quality protein, this shift presents both opportunity and challenge.

In this second episode, we go deeper with industry experts from Lactanet and uncover how dairy producers can strategically respond to rising demand, adapt to new milk pricing structures, and position themselves in an increasingly protein-focused marketplace.

Protein is having a moment—and the food industry is racing to keep up. From fortified pizza crusts to high-protein snacks and cereals, this once-simple nutrient has become a powerful marketing force shaping what ends up on our plates.

For the dairy sector, long known for naturally high-quality protein, this shift presents both opportunity and challenge. In this first episode, we explore how the protein boom is transforming consumer habits and how dairy producers can respond,