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Tips and tricks for feeding transition cows in robots

A strong transition cow feeding and management plan plays a huge role in the success of a cow’s lactation.
September 27, 2022
Travis Palen

Starting transition cows strong in a robotic milking system goes a long way toward maximizing milk production. Use these feeding strategies to get your fresh cows started right.


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4 considerations for laying out your robot barn

Bedding stalls, manure alley cleaning, footbaths and sorting are four activities that will need to be managed differently when installing robots.
September 27, 2022
Bradley Biehl

Bedding stalls, manure alley cleaning, footbaths and sorting are four activities that will need to be managed differently when installing robots. 


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Reflections from a retired milking robot technician

A firsthand account of researching, servicing and starting up robotic milking on Canadian farms
September 1, 2022
John Van Beek

Robotic milking of dairy cows is the best way to milk cows – period. I did not say the only way. Just like total mixed rations (TMRs), or partial mixed rations (PMRs) in the case of robotic milking, is the best way to feed dairy cattle; in most cases, it is the best and most efficient.


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Is yours working? I know mine is

There are three key benefits when it comes to automating your farm: It’s done right every time, reduced labor and it’s better for your cows.
August 24, 2022
Bradley Biehl

Progress is often driven by technology and innovation. With the help of constant evolution, efficiency reduces error and the need for manual operation. Total Farm Automation (TFA) can leverage technology to simplify your farm operations.


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15 minutes a day keeps the robot surprises at bay

August 23, 2022
Andy Lenkaitis

Sorting the mail, eating lunch, scrolling through Facebook – these daily events can take about 15 minutes. And that’s all it takes to perform a few key assessments to help ensure your milking robot is operating at the highest level.


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Should we manage dry-off differently when using robotic milking facilities?

June 16, 2022
Emily Fread
Advancing technology allows producers to make management decisions to improve dairy welfare, as well as the economic status of the farm.
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Large-herd automated milking survey results

May 7, 2022
To understand the motivation and evaluate risk factors of implementing automated milking in large dairies, a survey was conducted by Dr. Daniela Bruno, Dr. Camila Lage and Dr. Fernanda Ferreira at the University of California, and Dr. Marcia Endres at the University of Minnesota.
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3 keys to optimizing your robotic dairy

April 4, 2022
Emma Ohirko
Automated milking systems have been around long enough to no longer be considered “new,” yet adopting these systems still comes with a learning curve and some questions that remain unanswered.
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Robotic startup: A go-time checklist

March 31, 2022
Nancy Charlton
After weeks, months and sometimes years of planning, it is here; you are ready to send cows through the robotic milking system.
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Frequently asked questions: Producers transitioning to robotic milking

March 9, 2022
Amelie Mainville and Jackson Parriera
“How do I get started?” and “What color?” are by far the two most frequently asked questions we get from producers interested in automated milking systems. While we do not endorse a specific color of robot, we can give advice on how to get started.
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