Automated Milking Systems- Facility Design Considerations

As AMS adoption expands, understanding facility design and operational requirements is critical for maintaining productivity and animal well-being.

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).

▶️ Watch: Detectando fallas temprano en sistemas de ordeño

Este seminario práctico le ayudará a identificar señales tempranas de fallas en la sala de ordeño, el sistema de lavado y el cuarto de tanques.

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.

▶️ Watch: Ask the Experts: Your Automatic Milking System Questions Answered

Dr. Doug Reinemann, Dr. Marcia Endres, and Dr. Nesli Akdeniz Onuki – experts in Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) – answer questions submitted by farmers and their advisors.

▶️ Watch: Rol de la capacitación de los trabajadores en granjas lecheras

Este seminario abordará las oportunidades y desafíos asociados con la capacitación de trabajadores en granjas lecheras, con énfasis en la calidad de la leche.

Shifts in Reproduction Management for Automatic Milking Systems Herds

Thinking through key steps of the breeding process, such as how heat detection will occur and where cows will be bred, can help farmers more seamlessly adjust to daily routines with AMS.

Grouping Strategies in Automatic Milking System Herds

When thoughtfully applied, grouping can help improve overall efficiency in farm operations and management.

Drying Off Cows in Automatic Milking Systems

This article explores the primary strategies for drying cows off in automatic milking systems (AMS). Broadly, dry-off strategies fall into two categories: abrupt or gradual.

Fresh Cow Management in Automatic Milking Systems

While many core strategies for fresh cow management apply across both conventional and Automatic Milking Systems (AMS), AMS facilities introduce some unique considerations. Understanding these can help farmers optimize cow health, production, and farm workflow.

Udderly Essential AMS Maintenance Tips

Maintaining an Automatic Milking System (AMS) is like maintaining a car or a tractor. Many maintenance tasks are simple, routine, require minimal time, and can be performed by farm staff.