Milking Equipment
The transition to robotic milking requires learning new approaches to things and the right tools can make the job a whole lot easier. Sort gates and separation pens can be the right tools to help care for cows in a robotic milking system.
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How to properly test and clean parlor equipment
Creating a cleaning process that is efficient and effective aids in producing fresh, quality milk. Consider these steps to ensure the parlor equipment is properly working and sanitized.
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Using milking duration and milking speed to make and evaluate management decisions
Evaluating current milking settings can improve production in your parlor.
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Vacuum testing at milking provides results to avoid milking machine-induced mastitis
Proper evaluation of milking equipment function will help determine if the milking equipment is a risk for machine-induced mastitis.
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Seven considerations for converting a tiestall barn to a robotic milking system
Renovating an existing tiestall barn for a robotic milking system is a cost-effective way to introduce automation on the farm. Consider these seven factors to successfully make the transition.
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Optimizing milking robot performance with proper equipment sanitization
An effective hygiene process inside and outside of milking robots maximizes a dairy producer’s investment in their milking system. Follow TACT to establish an appropriate cleaning routine.
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Transitioning to robotics: What to consider from a financial perspective
Transitioning to a robotic milking system is a significant investment for any dairy business. Consider these five areas when determining if robots are the right fit for your dairy farm.
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Use parlor data to tap into the pulse of your herd
Rely on milk performance data to know which animals best contribute to the farm’s bottom line.
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Udder health in robotic milking systems
Robotic milking systems have many differences from a traditional parlor – especially when it comes to udder health. Managing by exception, teat health and robot maintenance are important steps in ensuring udder health.
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Technologies at work improve dairy’s environmental impact
Industry experts weigh in on recent research that reveals the green benefits of modern dairy technologies.
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