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Building the right foundation for your rotary milking system

Rotary milking systems have revolutionized the way farmers manage their milk production. While these systems are efficient, it is important your platform provides you with the right foundation to ensure long-term performance and productivity.
January 8, 2024
Jane Burton

The platform is the starting point for constructing a robust, efficient and scalable rotary milking system that can solve your farm’s unique challenges and withstand the rigors of daily farm life.


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The top five reasons for investing in automation

Every farm is different, and every farmer investing in automation has different goals. Knowing the reasons why automation may make sense will help make the right decision for each farm.
September 25, 2023
Warwick Cross

The more we understand automation, the better equipped we are to make it work for us. Let's explore the top five reasons for automating the milking routine on a dairy.


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Incorporate these design considerations for rotary parlor facilities

Consider these design specs when planning for a rotary milking facility. Doing so before breaking ground may help reduce the headaches and cost of the project.
September 12, 2023
Robert Pol

There are several design aspects to consider when planning a new rotary milking facility, including the following concepts. Do the research and plan before breaking ground to save you headaches and, most likely, money if last-minute changes are requested.  


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Parlor automation: The name of the efficient milking game

Partial automation decreases labor and delivers consistency in milking routines. Because it can fit into new or existing parlors, it is an appealing technology for many farms.
August 21, 2023
Anthony Loken

Is labor a challenge? Could you be more consistent with your milking process or milk cows more efficiently?


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Think about boss cows and transitions when introducing automation

Creating smooth transitions and using the influence of boss cows can aid in introducing automation to the milking herd.
May 23, 2023
Warwick Cross

Automation in the dairy industry is moving fast, ever-changing and improving every day. Understanding the cows is the first consideration, and the machine, whatever it is, must fit their behavior.


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Next generation on California dairy looks to automate the future

November 7, 2022
Walt Cooley

Chemicals these days are pricey.
That’s one of the reasons Bar-Mac Dairy in Gustine, California, has adopted automation on their farm. 


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Delegate milking labor tasks to partial automation

Finding labor for milking parlor tasks is a growing challenge across the dairy industry. While switching to robotic milking isn’t for everyone, delegating certain tasks to automation can help reduce labor and improve milk quality.
September 9, 2022
Scott Pilgrim

Your best employee just left for a job in a different industry. You’ve been looking for a new parlor manager for what feels like forever and can’t find the right fit. Or maybe your kids are headed off to college, and you’re scrambling to find a replacement. Sound familiar?



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New spraying system

New spraying system aims to automate teat prep in U.S. parallel parlors

January 12, 2022
Walt Cooley
A New Zealand-based automated teat-spraying company will unveil a new automated teat spraying option for parallel parlors at World Ag Expo.
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Milking equipment changes that made an impact on throughput

April 7, 2021
Karen Lee
The definition of efficiency is “the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time or energy.” Upgrading milking equipment – whether adding a new element to an existing system or an entirely new parlor – is one way to make efficiency gains. This article looks specifically at methods used by three farms to milk more cows in a day. 
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