Articles
Managing Mastitis in Automatic Milking Systems (AMS)
Mastitis is one of the most common and economically impactful diseases in dairy cattle and remains a top priority in both conventional and Automatic Milking Systems (AMS).
Feed Efficiency: Creating a Data Action Plan
This article outlines how to create a practical and impactful data action plan around the feed efficiency metric.
Managing Feed Efficiency: What You Can Control
Exploring strategies which farms can use to in the feeding and management of dairy cows.
What Shapes Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cows?
Exploring the key factors that influence feed efficiency in dairy cows.
Feed Efficiency, A Basic Metric for a Complex System
This article provides a basic overview of feed efficiency as a metric.
How Can Dairy Farmers Use Large Language Models (LLMs)?
What exactly is “generative AI”? And more importantly, how can dairy producers use it in a practical way to help manage their farms, stay up to date on research, and make informed decisions?
▶️ Watch: Detecting Failures Early in Milking Systems
Learn to identify early signs of failure in the milking parlor, the wash system, and the tank room.
Ayudar las vacas y a los terneros a recuperarse después de una Distocia
Esta hoja informativa le ayudará a asistir al ternero y a la vaca en su recuperación tras un parto difícil (distocia). Proporcionar cuidados después del parto tras una distocia marca una gran diferencia para la madre y su ternero.
Tips for Helping Cows and Calves Recover After Dystocia
While other articles discuss when and how to deliver calves, this one helps you assist the calf and cow in recovering from a difficult calving (dystocia). Providing post-calving care following dystocia makes a huge difference for the dam and her calf.
▶️ Watch: Comfort and Facility Design on Dairy Farms
Cow comfort is not only key to their well-being, but also to dairy profitability and strengthening consumer confidence.
Protein, What Is It? And Why Do Cows Need It?
Getting protein feeding right is critical to boost both animal productivity and farm profitability.
Nutrition and Feeding Fundamentals in Automatic Milking Systems
This article explores how feeding at the AMS works, options for feed types, strategies for feed allocation and formulation, and bunk management.