Possibly the biggest thief of resting time for dairy cows is waiting to be milked

Automated milking systems are a substantial investment, but in return, many benefits can be gained from this style of dairy herd management

Managing for success with robotic milking systemsPresented by Trevor DeVries, University of GuelphSponsored by GalaxyThe use of automated (robotic) milking systems (AMS) brings several opportunities w

Dairy farmers that transition to robotic milking systems often comment on the different style of management it takes to care for cows in this type of barn

Certain parts of the country need more training and technicians to keep up with the number of robotic milking systems that are being installed

The one question I get asked the most as a robotic dairy farmer is this: How many cows can you run per robot? This is such a loaded question to me. I can dissect this one question into many diffe

It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation

When it comes to milk quality, there are details I can see now that I couldn’t before we had our voluntary milking system

Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

Many factors contribute to positive results when managing cows in an automated milking system

With tight labor markets and constantly improving technology, there has been an exponential adoption of automated milking systems (AMS) throughout North America

When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

A first lactation heifer’s initial experience in a voluntary milking system or robot is so important to the cow and the farmer

“We have been mechanically milking cows for over 100 years, but the first robotic attachment of a teat cup first occurred in 1985,” shared Kristy Campbell at the 61st National Mastitis Council...

Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance

Automatic milking systems (AMS) have taken off for the same reason many technologies do — they save labor. A repetitive task like milking is a good job for robots

“We don’t have robot cows and nonrobot cows,” Cornell’s Paul Virkler said as way of introducing his comments during the November 17 Hoard’s Dairyman DairyLivestream. “Cows...

University of Guelph’s Trevor DeVries talked specifically about automation in the area of feed mixing and delivery during the Precision Dairy Conference

Prior to moving his cows to their new home, Alan Waybright made a few fairly modest changes to the facilities that paid back quickly. He shared his most beneficial modifications during a Center for Dairy...