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Using a custom index to select your best robot cows

Creating a custom index based on milk production, milkability, robot visits and milking speed can aid in creating an efficient herd.

October 11, 2024

John Gerbitz

The best robot cows combine four factors – milk production, milkability, milking speed and trips to the robot. Each of these factors can be measured, and the measurements can be combined to rank the best robot cows.

A different perspective on linear selection

Linear selection has dominated breeding decisions for decades, heavily influencing the modern dairy cow. Indexes offer a more stable selection choice while creating the ideal cow for a given herd.

July 23, 2024

Larry Schirm

The question is: How much should the linear selection factor be used to identify the mothers of your replacement females? In other words, how one uses or doesn’t use linear type traits will influence the females you identify as having the genetics you wish to propagate.

Creating the ideal cow for your herd

Understanding your milk market, your herd and how to utilize modern selection tools can aid you in creating the ideal cow for your operation.

May 21, 2024

Adrianne Trennepohl

Every cow you create might not be right for your market. To withstand market ebbs and flows, you need to create cows that meet the needs of your operation.

Items Tagged with 'custom index'

ARTICLES

Using a custom index to select your best robot cows

A different perspective on linear selection

Creating the ideal cow for your herd

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