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Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) User Group
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About the AMS User Group
The AMS User Group aims to create a supportive community for dairy producers utilizing Automatic Milking Systems (AMS), facilitating learning, idea exchange, and best practice sharing.
Next Event: July 18, 2024
Join us on the 2nd Automatic Milking System (AMS) User Group meeting. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with peers, share insights, and learn from each other.
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
Location: Never Rest Dairy in Watertown, WI
6624 E Hubbleton Rd, Watertown, WI 53094
Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information, including the agenda, and session details. Secure your spot by registering for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable one.
AMS User Group benefits
Joining the AMS User Group provides participants with opportunities to collaborate with peers, access expert guidance, contribute to research efforts, and improve farming practices, ultimately enhancing efficiency, productivity, and profitability on their farms.
AMS User Group meetings
There will be three meetings per year, with 10 to 20 farms per group. These meetings will be held at various locations throughout Wisconsin, along with optional farm tours.
A continued identification of issues and planning of future field trials and study projects will be discussed during the meetings with UW faculty, staff, and experts from the industry.
Who should become a member?
The AMS User Group is primarily tailored for dairy producers currently using Automatic Milking Systems (milking robots).
How to become an AMS User Group member
To become a member of the AMS User Group, email Carolina Pinzón at Carolina.pinzon@wisc.edu
This program is sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension.
AMS User Group facilitators
Douglas Reinemann
University of Wisconsin Milking Research and Instruction Lab,
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Associate Dean for Extension
Carolina Pinzón
UW-Madison, Division of Extension Statewide Dairy Outreach specialist
Media
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UW Milking Lab Director, Professor Doug Reinemann speaks with the Mid-West Farm Report (Madison) to discuss the new Automatic Milking Systems User Group.
Read more about the AMS User Group from the Mid-West Farm Report (Madison)