Warwick Cross

The top five reasons for investing in automation

Every farm is different, and every farmer investing in automation has different goals. Knowing the reasons why automation may make sense will help make the right decision for each farm.

September 25, 2023

Warwick Cross

The more we understand automation, the better equipped we are to make it work for us. Let's explore the top five reasons for automating the milking routine on a dairy.

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.

May 23, 2023

Warwick Cross

Automation in the dairy industry is moving fast, ever-changing and improving every day. Understanding the cows is the first consideration, and the machine, whatever it is, must fit their behavior.

Mastitis control: Prevention is better than cure

Technology and automation help dairy farmers deal with the daily demands of parlor management, and provides prevention and protection against mastitis.

May 4, 2023

Warwick Cross

Technology and automation are helping the modern farmer deal with the daily demands of herd and parlor management. There is also technology to help with the identification of mastitis cases within the herd, known as automated mastitis detection (AMD).

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