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Equipment Hub: Prioritizing wheel loader safety on dairy operations

October 12, 2023

Understand top wheel loader features to be better protected on the farm.

Motorized equipment safety: On and off the farm

Farm equipment and vehicles are risky; both drivers and pedestrians must be cautious. Safety training, visibility, maintenance and precautions are crucial to keeping everyone safe.

September 21, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly.

Automated calf feeders may raise bar for top-notch calf raisers

September 13, 2023

This article will briefly synthesize the benefits of automated feeding over manual feeding, as well as using data for calf management, and how data collected in early life might be related to cow performance.

Testing your diagnostic skills – Fuel filter sludge and flex-fuel engines

July 19, 2023

Ray Bohacz

Four opinions on fuel sludge and flex fuel – and which one has better advice?

Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings improves farm safety

Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4

May 30, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order.

Testing your diagnostic skills – Stalling engines, tractor coolant leak, microswitches, battery charge

April 20, 2023

Ray Bohacz

The coffee group never agrees on stalling engines, tractor coolant leaks or anything else. Who's right?

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.

March 7, 2023

Richard Franta

Automated milking systems have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons, whether it is reducing labour, gaining a more flexible schedule or desiring herd management data.