Barns
These three principles will help dairy producers find clarity in seeking greater efficiencies and long-term stability in the industry with new milking equipment or facilities.
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Ventilating repurposed structures for calf housing
Existing barns can often be retrofitted into excellent calf housing. However, care must be taken to ensure proper ventilation, pen layout and fresh-air distribution to promote good calf health and performance.
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Protect lying time by reducing how long cows wait to be milked
A comparison between the time cows wait to be milked in herds milked in parlors and herds milked with automated milking systems.
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The ‘now and then’ of long-day lighting
An overview of the ROI, benefits and challenges of using long-day lighting in barns.
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Managing winter temperatures in naturally ventilated dairy barns
Reduce the buildup of humidity that occurs in dairy barns in the winter by maintaining an appropriate interior temperature, managing ridge ventilation and increasing the air exchange.
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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.
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Designing the right facility for your dairy operation
Questions to ask and people to consult when designing and constructing new facilities or an addition to current facilities.
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Increase early lactation milk production with short-day lighting during the dry period
Utilizing short-day lighting in barns housing dry cows for the entire 60-day dry period may positively impact milk production during the upcoming lactation.
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Practical heat stress management tips
Israeli dairy producers keep cows cool by ensuring each cow has enough space, utilizing a “cooling cycle,” creating a cooling shed on the farm and paying attention to where on the farm cows can become overheated.
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