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IT MATTERS MORE IN ROBOTS
What matters more in robots? In some respects, almost everything. Some robot farmers complain that they cannot maintain the consistent...
WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK IN ROBOTIC MILKING?
There are 3 primary physical limitations on production in robotic milking systems. The first is milking capacity, or the number of...
EVALUATING HERD PERFORMANCE BY PARITY AND STAGE OF LACTATION
Robot herds are unique in that there are management changes built into the system for different stages of lactation. In most parlor herds, once cows leave the fresh pen, they stay in the same pen, get milked the same number of times, and eat the same ration throughout the lactation. Robotic milking systems can be set to adjust the milking frequency and pellet feeding according to milk production and stage of lactation. It makes sense to group data by lactation number and stag
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NOTES FROM A ROBOTIC MILKING PEER GROUP
Last month I was invited to gather data, and participate in a meeting of several farms. The group included a cross section of brands, traffic types, herd sizes, and management styles. Both the data and the discussion were thought provoking. Here are some of the take-away points.
15 hours ago2 min read
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR ROBOTIC MILKING PROJECT
Calculating the real return on the project begins with accurate expectations for system capacity, cost of service, and capital investment.
7 days ago3 min read
THE ROLE OF LIQUID FEED IN ROBOTIC MILKING
Most robotic milking systems can be equipped to dispense at least 2 feeds in either meal or pellet form. Dispensing liquid feed directly into the feed bowl can also be an option. Liquid feed in robotic milking is much less common than solid feeds, but it does have a place. It can change the physical characteristics of what is offered in the robot, or satisfy a nutritional requirement. The most common product for changing the physical characteristics of the robot feed is molas
Jan 13 min read
ROBOTIC FARM FEATURE: FOUR CUBS FARM
They believe in comparing themselves to the best and never allowing themselves to become comfortable with their success. They are meticulous about record keeping, and those records give them confidence to accurately forecast the impact of changing markets, new management practices, and facility improvements.
Dec 25, 20253 min read
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