Barns
Sort gates can lessen cow stress, enhance operational efficiency and help employees reallocate time to more profitable and efficient endeavors.
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7 ways to improve energy efficiency in your dairy barn
Energy-efficient motors, milk cooling technology with good performance-to-energy-consumption ratios, natural lighting, LED lighting, sensors to more precisely manage energy usage, regular maintenance and considering alternative energy sources can lower energy costs while improving efficiency.
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More than milk production: Long-term effects of heat stress
Impacts of heat stress on dairy cows extend beyond immediate milk production. Maternal heat stress in utero affects fetal development, leading to compromised growth, immune function and long-term productivity in offspring.
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Which bedding type is best for your cows?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to the best bedding. Considerations include cost, availability, facility design and overall cow comfort goals.
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Reduce heat stress with soaking
Strategic decisions about timing, use of sensors, location of soakers and soaking design can decrease water usage while improving overall sustainability and cow comfort during the warmer months.
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5 things to know about ventilation
Understanding the basics about air quality and airflow, how each type of ventilation system operates in various types of facilities and how to maximize cow comfort and performance are key to optimize your ventilation system.
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Keep sand where you need it, not where you don’t
Sand bedding provides a healthy, comfortable environment for dairy cows. It also requires deliberate management in facilities and fields.
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Heifers and long-day lighting: What we know so far
Long-day lighting recommendations for heifers are the same as lactating cows: 16-18 hours of light and 6-8 hours of darkness in the barn.
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