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Milk, Feed Prices Affect ‘Optimal’ Levels of Stocking Density

Apr 30, 2018 by Jim Dickrell

In times of low milk-feed margins, optimal stocking density is often one cow per stall.

More Space, More Milk

Mar 29, 2018 by Mike Opperman

Building a new barn helped create more room for heifers and dry cows.

Fluid Milk Spoilage Still a Concern

Feb 11, 2019 by Jim Dickrell

Fluid milk losses account for more than $6 billion in food waste in the United States.

Robotic Barns: Build New or Retrofit?

Oct 04, 2018 by Jim Dickrell

Fifty percent of robotic milkers in the U.S. are installed in retrofitted barns.

Robots and Milk Quality

Mar 13, 2018 by Jim Dickrell

In AMS herds, the robot has one set milking routine and teat cups get attached regardless of teat cleanliness.

National Dairy FARM Animal Care Version 4.0 Available for Comment

Mar 05, 2019 by Jim Dickrell

Once approved, FARM's Version 4.0 becomes effective Jan. 1, 2020.

Lely Debuts On-farm Dairy Processor Helping Farm-to-Fork Marketing

Aug 31, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

An on-farm milk processing system has been unveiled by Lely that could help dairy producers with marketing direct to consumers and increase the amount of automation on dairy farms.

Four More U.S. Farms to Add Robotic Rotaries by Year’s End

Jul 12, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

Six dairies milking a total of more than 12,000 cows will be using fully automated robotic rotaries by the end of 2018.

Diminishing Personal Injury on Dairy Farms

Mar 07, 2018 by Tracey Erickson, South Dakota State University Extension

Many victims of animal injuries are the result of being stepped on, kicked, fallen on, crushed by cows or mauled by dairy bulls and gored by animals that have not been dehorned.

Cow Water Beds Make for Sweet Dreams and More Milk

Mar 20, 2019 by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

Water beds for cows improve comfort and milk production at the University of Missouri's Foremost Dairy Research Center near Columbia, Mo.

'Close-up Cow' Barns Help Cows Avoid Heat Stress, Produce More Milk

Jul 30, 2018 by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

Cow comfort is key at Martin Prairie Farms in Missouri.

Top North American Robotic Dairy Farms Recognized by DeLaval

Jun 27, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

Dairies using DeLaval robotic milkers in the U.S. and Canada were awarded for their outstanding milk production.

Cost-effective Group Housing for Dairy Calves

Oct 01, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

An economical automatic calf feeder helps make group housing work.

Are Your Tiestalls Big Enough?

Apr 05, 2018 by Jim Dickrell

Survey of New York herds suggests some adjustments needed.

Lely Unveils Updated Astronaut Robotic Milker and Juno Feed Pusher

Apr 11, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

Lely debuted a new robotic milker and automatic feed pusher in the company’s Astronaut and Juno series, respectively.

Labor Key to Robotic Milker Success

Sep 26, 2017 by Jim Dickrell

Freed up labor needs to be redirected toward cow management to make robot milking successful.

Dairy Robotics, Precision Technology Making Headlines Nationally

Apr 20, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

During the past month robotics and other dairy precision technologies have been making headlines across the country, and even globally.

Compost Bedded Pack Barns Offer Cow Comfort, Higher Production

Mar 07, 2018 by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

Southwest Missouri dairy producer David Gray is one of the first in his area to use compost bedded pack barns. Cows raised using this system enjoy greater comfort, produce more milk and have fewer health problems.

Feed Bunk Management Tips

Nov 30, 2018 by John Tyson, agricultural engineer, educator, Penn State Extension

Fine-tune feed management by making sure that every group has access to feed when they return from milking.

Do Your Heifer Calves Need a Gal Pal?

Oct 22, 2018 by Jim Dickrell

Emerging research suggests individual calf hutches or pens might actually be inhibiting the social and cognitive development of young calves.