Milking Equipment
Implementation of milking robots, especially when combined with an automated sort gate, allows grazing herds to capitalize on benefits that include individualized milking and efficient herd and grazing management.
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Breathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit
Retrofitting and upgrading a milking parlor can help one stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success by increasing performance and productivity of the herd.
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Parlor automation: The name of the efficient milking game
Partial automation decreases labor and delivers consistency in milking routines. Because it can fit into new or existing parlors, it is an appealing technology for many farms.
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Are low-cost parlors the industry’s best-kept secret?
For more than 20 years, the low-cost parlor design has been a staple for speed and efficiency when it comes to milking systems. As the design has been fine-tuned, it has put more emphasis on ergonomics and safety while milking cows.
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Water is a major driver of milk quality
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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