Barns
Do not shortchange your cows or manure handling system with poor-quality sand.
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Does your ventilation system work?
Observing cow behavior, mapping air speed, looking for any issues with fan placement or maintenance and fogging sections of the barn are some of the ways to check the effectiveness of the barn’s ventilation system.
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Heat stress and essential nutrients for rumen microbes
By feeding the rumen microbiome, you can protect your herd from heat stress and maintain better body condition for a successful, more profitable lactation period.
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Choosing the right fan for your barn
Compare exhaust-style fans and circulation-style fans to see which is best for your operation.
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The economic impact of calfhood pneumonia
A calf barn housing 40 calves where 37.2% of the calves contract pneumonia can cost the farm as much as $16,960. To minimize pneumonia-related losses, farms should focus on ventilation, nutrition and sanitation.
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Natural ventilation design for your dairy
Design considerations for sidewall and ridge openings on dairy barns to allow adequate air movement and air exchange in various seasons.
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Stocking density is not static
Pros and cons of increasing stocking density and the effects on production and marginal income.
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Minimizing the impact of heat stress and what it means for dry cows
Learn the health and economic impacts of heat stress on dry cows and calves born to heat-stressed dams.
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Considerations in designing freestall barns for automation
Careful consideration of factors including cow comfort, barn flow and labor organization help farmers considering automation make informed decisions regarding new construction or retrofit build options.
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Seven considerations for converting a tiestall barn to a robotic milking system
Renovating an existing tiestall barn for a robotic milking system is a cost-effective way to introduce automation on the farm. Consider these seven factors to successfully make the transition.
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