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Introduction to the Understanding Automatic Milking Systems Article Series
The use of Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) on dairy farms has steadily grown since their introduction in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Also known as Robotic Milkers, AMS utilizes robotic arms, sensors, and automated controls to milk cows with minimal human intervention.
Beyond BMR: Securing the Future of High-Quality Corn Silage
As some BMR hybrids begin to phase out, the future of high-quality corn silage will depend on how well we adapt, from evaluating new hybrids like short-statured corn, to exploring biological products and fine-tuning management practices like plant population and cutting height.
▶️ Watch: How Can Nutrition Help Us in Taming Inflammation and Improving Cow Health
How Can Nutrition Help Us in Taming Inflammation and Improving Cow Health Introduction Chapters Highlights Key Insights Summary Introduction Dr. Daniel Rico, researcher in Animal Nutrition and Physiology at CRSAD in Quebec, Canada, and Eduardo Rico, Assistant Professor at the Department of Clinical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, discuss how […]
What are the different types of fiber and how do they support milk production?
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate and successful inclusion in the diet supports overall cow health and productivity.
Corn Silage Cutting Height Calculator – Background and Guide
Improving nutritive value, and therefore energy potential, can maximize the benefits of home-grown forages and reduce reliance on purchased feeds.
Keeping Dairy Farm Workers Safe During Extreme Heat
Working on dairy farms during hot weather presents unique challenges. Heat exposure kills more people annually than floods, tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes combined.
▶️ Watch: Improving Reproductive Management of Dairy Replacement Heifers
Webinar on dairy heifer reproduction: hormone timing, synchronization protocols, and genetic strategies to optimize fertility and farm profitability.
Before You Buy: A Farm Tech Investment Planning Guide
Automation is no longer a distant vision. Technology is being used to fill labor gaps, trim costs, increase efficiency, and boost precision. Success, though, still begins with a solid plan.
Calves Get Stressed Too: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know
Understanding stressors in calves is key for dairy farmers to keep their calves healthy and growing strong.
Balancing Ventilation Costs and Milk Production Losses on Wisconsin Dairy Farms
Effective ventilation management reduces the impacts of heat stress on milk production.
Lighting in Dairy Buildings in Wisconsin
Light plays a critical role in regulating cow behavior, milk production, and reproductive cycles.
Tunnel-ventilated dairy buildings
With thoughtful planning and maintenance, tunnel ventilation can be a valuable system for modern dairy operations.