DairyTalk 395: Holstein Canada: Power Shift to Board Undermines Member Control - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on an analysis by The Bullvine
examining the implications of a major governance reform at
Holstein Canada. It focuses on the consolidation of
decision-making power within the board while reducing the binding
nature of member resolutions. The report links these structural
changes to persistent financial deficits and declining
performance indicators. It also highlights increasing
disengagement among members and a lag in adopting key
technological innovations. The episode assesses how these factors
combine to challenge the long-term viability of the organization.
With comments on as "The Bullvine"-article (April 18th, 2026) by
Andrew Hunt: https://www.thebullvine.com