Milking Robots
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Mastitis is a common condition which, when undetected or addressed too late, can have a significant impact on herd health and a dairy’s bottom line. Increasingly, automated milking systems offer producers an advantage in detecting even subclinical cases of mastitis before they become clinical and spread to the herd.
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The path to a fully automated dairy: A roadmap for dairy producers
The dairy industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with automation poised to redefine the way dairy farms operate. Here’s a roadmap for dairy producers considering the leap into automation.
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What’s in your pellet bin?
Tips to help monitor and manage feed in the bin, before the cows run out of pellets or stop visiting.
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Efficient handling space to reduce lameness in robotic milking facilities
Efficient handling space in robotic milking facilities is essential to reduce lameness and improve overall herd health and productivity. Focus on proper design, regular maintenance and the integration of advanced technologies.
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The 5 P's of automated milking system startups
Each automated milking system startup can be broken into five components. Focusing on the five P's can minimize stress and help the farm team and cows adapt to the new milking system.
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Breeding for the ideal milking robot cow
Understanding the interplay between data and dairy cattle genetics allows producers to make more informed and efficient decisions around their reproduction programs, leading to better outcomes both in yields and finance.
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Farms experiment with more robots, fewer stalls
The Peissig and Haas families are reaching their production goals with more robots and fewer stalls while not compromising cow health.
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Successfully transition into milking automation
Automated milking systems have evolved since their inception 30 years ago. Early adopters of automated milking systems now have more options and advanced technology to choose from, paired with new ways of optimizing efficiency.
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Robots vs. rotaries: Employee engagement improvements among the highlights for Edaleen Dairy, Wilsonview Dairy
Two dairies considered various options when upgrading their milking parlors. Labor improvements was a driving factor in their selection process.
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