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Canadian dairy goat industry challenges and opportunities

There is good news for goat farmers.  The popularity of goat milk is steadily rising in North America. Since 2016, it has risen from a market value of US $9.34 billion to $13.06 billion and is expected to be $21.07 billion by 2023.

Ramping up production has it challenges though. Labour requirements being just one of the challenges encountered. Haley Bilokraly gives a picture of both challenges and opportunities of operating a dairy goat operation in Canada.

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Optimizing Barn Ventilation: PIC Solutions for Pork Producers with Isaiah Spath

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At the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress, Isaiah Spath, Sr. Validation Specialist at PIC, sat down with Rachel Fishback to discuss the Barn Ventilation Calculator, a practical tool designed to help pork producers optimize barn conditions.

Isaiah explains how the calculator ensures proper air exchange, temperature control, and energy efficiency, ultimately improving animal welfare and production performance. He shares insights on how producers are using the tool in real-world applications and how PIC continues to develop solutions that make a difference in the industry.