@@saskdutchkid I’m curious why you didn’t put your place on the Farm? Like the better internet town offers? I hear Starlink is good, not sure if it’s available in Canada or not.
@@saskdutchkid Another thing I was wondering in PETA’s scare vids they always show Pus in the Milk how wrong is that video? Obviously you test the Milk for Bacterial content so I doubt that’s how it really is.
the only milk at Canadian Standards is Canadian milk, Every dairy farmer in North America takes pride in their operation, but only when you purchase Canadian milk do you SUPPORT CANADIAN DAIRY FARMERS. When my family and I ran our retail Grocery Store in Saskatchewan from 1962 to 1988 it was always with pride that we sold a good clean wholesome product and we purchased from the Saskatchewan Dairy. We supported local Dairy farms and Farmers in that way. I hear milk and other dairy products imports are cheaper but in my opinion the Quality and Safety and SUPPLY are much better in Canada where the milk is free of contaminants/chemicals/poisons when Compared to Imports. BUY CANADIAN/SUPPORT OUR FARMERS and keep our families safe/healthy
@@phyllishalley8972not entierly true, maybe to extract blood for the animals benefit, if you have an agenda against food production then please keep your views within you groupies
I've been watching your videos for a while now. While I need low prices as I am disabled. I see the blood, sweat and tears. The energy and love your family puts into making milk. You truly do not get the worth for what you put in. I worked on a small dairy in my youth. I drank milk right from the bulk tank. I can say with absolute conviction, there is no comparison to what we get from the store. It is creamier, sweeter and way yummier.
@@handiman5001 Think of a disabled person as a car with one flat tire. Theoretically you can move, you can get around but your not going to function like a car with 4 fully inflated tires. Being disabled means my income is extremely limited. It does mean I can't afford safer better quality products because they will typically be far too expensive to fit into my budget.
@@ygrittesnow1701 I am sorry you are disabled much like so many others including myself, (who used to function like a 4 x4 but now even my 2 wheel drive is sketchy -- 2 canes/a walker/a wheelchair and have to use Oxygen) the difference in the price can be made up by saving in or on other items, milk products contain many items required for better than average health and I would rather skimp on something like canned items substituting smaller sizes or cutting down on prepared meals but injesting Chemicals I don't have to is not in my book -- I learned my lessons years ago Do not skimp on veggies, milk products, meat, everything else can be juggled
@@handiman5001 Unfortunately it is difficult to purchase raw milk. In my area we are relegated to buying what is available in the stores. I do buy milk and I try to eat fresh veggies as much as I can. Things that can't be juggled are rent, utilities(which can skyrocket during heating and cooling times). I am still in the process of applying for disability. So for the time being I am dependent on a friend who has graciously been helping me while I wait.
@@ygrittesnow1701 Or another option is visit a dairy farm and drink the milk direct from the Tank dairy farms have as their Tanks are full with Raw milk.
First off Jan...Wishing You and Your Family A Safe and Merry Christmas! As for the new camera, I'd have never known IF you had not mentioned it...I am a Proud Knucklehead! 🤣I knew someone before me would ask about the Cow's legs being in "cloth shackles" so I checked out the comments and got my answer! Very Sweet of Miriam to give Miss Cheetah "A Push In The Right Direction"! Really appreciate you explaining the process of many of your Milking Operations Jan! I can't help but SMILE when I enjoy my milk knowing a Family of Friends up in Canada made this possible! My Cereal Salutes you all Too😂 Thank you as always for saving me a seat on this ride! Cheers and Blessings From COW-lumbus, Ohio To You and The Fans! MOO
I watch on a 50 inch flat screen. I noticed the clarity and light improved as soon as you started the video. Have a Merry Christmas everyone. It looks like for the first time in awhile Canadians from cost to coast will be having a white Christmas.🌲☃️
My memory back in the early 80's was that the receiver jars were all glass. They had floats in it like the one shown. I used to watch the milk go up and down in the jar. Seemed magic to a 5 year old.
Your video was crystal clear could hear you very crisp. So your new camera I think you said new camera is working wonders. Thanks so much for providing use with healthy Canadian Dairy. 🧀 🥛 🍦 🍨 🧈. I hope your family and yourself have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and all the very best in the New Year.
Hi from a not-so-balmy St Petersburg, FL USA. I love that you "cow heat" your cow barns and that your cows are so carefully prepped against bacteria that can cause mastitis. I love to see the cows, such amazing animals that eat grass to produce milk. Merry Christmas from Florida, and happy New Year.
First time watching your videos. You did a great job of explaining the procedure from start to finish. Thanks for taking the time. That’s one impressive set up you’ve got.🇬🇧
Jan, What a daily day at the dairy with two milkings. The work is hard but rewarding. You are young and that helps to maintain the dynamism in the number of tasks. Have a Merry Christmas with your family.👍🎄🎅
Really enjoy hearing about the cows. I know raising feed is very important, but it is ultimately all about the cows and showing updates of their lives is interesting.
it surprises me how quiet it is , when i use to milk you could always hear the vacuum pump , i always had a Radio on when milking too , as it was a bit more calming for the cows , the best parlor i milked in was a 7/14 parlor and that was fast , 180 cows in 2.5 hours start to finish
So much work. It makes me appreciate milk, butter and cheese even more. I amso impressed with all the hygiene procedures. How old were you when you learned the procedures for milking cows? How many people are doing the milking? Are different people on early and late shifts? I remember one Christmas when the whole family got flu. It must be a problem if several people are sick at the same time. What about the calves getting used to antibiotics? Are you worried about the creation of superbugs? What sort of camera are you using? I worked for a company which made refrigerated bulk milk tanks when I was a student, 51 years ago.
Found it interesting that you put a filter in for the post-milking wash cycle. I don't believe that we ever did that on our dairy farm when I was growing up. The new camera did a fine job.
Wow what a great video I’m really starting to understand milking more thanks for teaching everything about milking I would love to come and try milking sometime on that amazing operation you have PS I think your new camera is more clear and better quality good job bud
Jan - We enjoy watching your videos. I milked cows to earn money in college and can relate to some of the things that you share with us. I especially admire the condition of your cows and the work that you put into maintaining your equipment. On average, how many lactation cycles do you keep your cows for?
It's easy for us non-dairy farm types to forget what's involved in the milking process. So, thank you for this run through. And thank you for the video 😊👍🎄
I sure enjoy your videos...no matter how many times you may have the same stuff I never get tired of watching your sweet ladies...new camera is great and it may be just me but seems more clear!!! Loved it!!! 👌👍
Well done Jan. Informative. Thanks for everything you do and done producing quality dairy for us CANUCKS . Wishing you and your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦
Would love to see a video were you discuss milking twice a day vs three times a day vs volunteer milking systems. Milk Production, Cow Health, Labor Increase.
Milk comes out of the cow at body temperature. (Which is over 100° F, or 38° C) They have a cooler at the end of the line, which cools the milk before it enters the milk tank. The milk tank is also refrigerated, to cool the milk further, and maintain it's temperature at around 34° F, or 1° C, until it's picked up, and taken to the milk plant.
Is it just routine that the cows know what to do at each step of the process? Is the milk from your farm shipped out of Canada or does it stay? Oh and yes the camera quality is noticeable!!
That new cameras resolution is awesome!!! I am a chef but am in awe of all the work you and others put into getting me milk. I will never complain about prices again.
You reminded me when I help my school friend taking manure out of the barn around 1955 we use pitch forks & wheels barrels to remove it. And it was about 12” to 15" high. PS it was not a dairy farm just a few cattle.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I’ve had a few hoof repair videos in my feed; is that something you use on a regular basis or only when you notice a cow has issues?
I have worked in a dairy farm before and this is easy work compared to manual machine milking instead of automatic ones also we had 3,000 to 5,000 cows .. i missed working with the cow TBH
I've been watching your channel long enough to get my fill of cow milking! What we need is an update of the jack knifing, tractor tire shredding of the hay hauler!!??
Thanks for your investment in our entertainment Jan. A noticeably more clear picture! Thanks too, for scratchin' 306 on the head...she likes it I think!? Happy Boxing Day to you and your family...and an early Happy New Year too!
The cow is sick, which can cause hind leg weakness. She has shown signs slipping, or even splitting her legs, which causes injury. The straps help prevent that while she recovers.
Out of curiosity, what does your family think about the EU's directives concerning dairy and beef farms and climate change effects ... 🤔 ... particularly Germany, the Netherlands and Ireland. Do you reckon Canada will follow?
Amazing video Jan! Interesting and informative! Seems like the new camera has more clarity under all light situations with much better contrast and improved definition. Good camera! Thanks for the video! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The important sanitary part is the teats, which they attend to already. But some of the robotic milkers also wash the udder area when connecting (as well as taking the cows' temperature as a health check). But washing the whole cow -- then they would have to stand there and air-dry in a barn that is kept just barely above freezing -- that would be rather hard on the cows, and they would have to eat more feed to try to keep warm. Not a good idea, I'd say.
The new camera is great. Makes a good natural picture. And i have an idea.. What about using that awesome drone shot at the end of this video as an ending for all your videos?
I’m new to your channel. Very interesting video. You do a great job! Couple of questions…. 1- do your cows ever go outside? 2- with all that metal around do you worry about thunderstorms with lightning? 3- when the cows go back to their bedding area do they return to the same bed ?
1. Their young stock are kept outside in their feedlot corrals (Which can be seen in other videos) from about 6 months old, until around 3 weeks before they have their first calf. (When they're about 2 years old) They are then moved into their special needs barn, where they have their calf. The cows are then kept in the barn with the milk herd for their 305 day lactation cycle. They are then "dried off" which means they are fed a less energy intensive diet, so that they produce very little milk. That way, they have a break for 2 months before having their next calf. Once dried off, they are sent back to the corrals for about 5 weeks. Then, they're brought back into the special needs pen to have their next calf, and the cycle continues. 2. I haven't heard any concerns about lightening, and I've been following the channel for over 6 months. (and have watched a lot of Jan's older videos) 3. Some cows will try, (As it's first come, first served) other's don't care. Some try to stay with the same group, no matter where they're laying. Just like humans, cows have their own personalities.
