Milking Equipment
To prevent or troubleshoot milk quality issues, look at all aspects of the milking system, including the water.
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Train employees to ensure milking protocols meet industry standards
Following key guidelines provided by the Dairy Practices Council and conducting proper training ensures milking protocols meet industry standards.
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A big decision: How these producers knew it was the right time to milk with robots
When is it time to upgrade to an automated milking system? What should dairy producers consider before becoming a part of this growing sector in the industry? Three Midwest farmers share their experiences and offer advice for others.
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Automation holds the key for a better milking environment
Advancements in smart technology with milking automation has become an increasingly popular way to improve efficiencies and streamline the milking process in a way that benefits employees and cows.
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Think about boss cows and transitions when introducing automation
Creating smooth transitions and using the influence of boss cows can aid in introducing automation to the milking herd.
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2023’s hottest new technologies earn Nexus Innovation Awards
One of the award winners requires zero wires to work, another can separate corn stover from corn silage after it's been in the pile, yet another inhibits pathogen growth in recycled manure solids, one can tell you how much water and how often your cows drink, and the final winner uses a smell-masking technology to bring a product back into service last offered in the 1980s that increases energy-corrected milk production.
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A barn divided: How to get the most out of a separation pen in a robotic milking facility
The transition to robotic milking requires learning new approaches to things and the right tools can make the job a whole lot easier. Sort gates and separation pens can be the right tools to help care for cows in a robotic milking system.
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How to properly test and clean parlor equipment
Creating a cleaning process that is efficient and effective aids in producing fresh, quality milk. Consider these steps to ensure the parlor equipment is properly working and sanitized.
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Using milking duration and milking speed to make and evaluate management decisions
Evaluating current milking settings can improve production in your parlor.
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Vacuum testing at milking provides results to avoid milking machine-induced mastitis
Proper evaluation of milking equipment function will help determine if the milking equipment is a risk for machine-induced mastitis.
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