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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.

March 7, 2023

Richard Franta

Automated milking systems have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons, whether it is reducing labour, gaining a more flexible schedule or desiring herd management data. When most dairy farmers add robotic milking systems to their operation, they also build updated freestall barns at the same time.

Be proactive to maximize animal comfort

Be prepared with new or remodel barn ideas when the new Code of Practice is released in 2023.

February 2, 2023

Amelie Mainville

The draft of the Code of Practice contains new ideas for cow comfort and sustainability for the future of dairy in Canada. Be prepared as you think about remodels and new barn builds.

Stanton Farms partners with community and takes environmental sustainability to next level

Stanton Farms uses dairy and community-based organic waste to provide renewable energy for a local municipality. The farm’s expanded biogas site is the first agriculture-based facility in Ontario to produce RNG.

January 16, 2023

Jenn Coyne

The team at Stanton Farms has always focused on careful management for the long-term sustainability of their dairy. Their latest project may just be the most environmentally sound and promising venture yet.

Preparing your natural ventilation system for winter

Tips for winterizing your farm’s ventilation system include inspecting curtains and panel systems, cycling sidewall ventilation, checking electrical components of the ventilation controller and reviewing ridge ventilation.

November 3, 2022

Rick McBay

After a few months of curtain and panel systems sitting fully open and not moving during hot weather, there comes a time every year when we must all face the fact that colder weather is coming.

Prepping your barn for winter

Areas of the farm to consider when preparing for winter include buildings, tractors, equipment and animals.

November 3, 2022

Dan Veeneman

The pending arrival of winter can bring with it feelings of joy and happiness as we look forward to the holiday season and the family festivities that surround it.

Make farm fire prevention a priority this fall

Seven tips shared for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) to reduce a farm’s risk of fire.

September 9, 2022

Pierre-André Meunier

No one person or farm is immune to the threat of fire. The risk is something every farmer accepts but rarely plans for. This Oct. 9-15 marks Fire Prevention Week, and for farmers, it serves as a reminder that farm fire season is fast approaching.

Teamwork and cow comfort are paramount at Lucky Hill Dairy

An Alberta dairy does not take anything for granted, appreciating luck in all they do, including their breeding achievements and new barn geared towards cow comfort and longevity.

September 8, 2022

Emma Ohirko

Co-owners of Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd. Willem and Joanne van der Linde say lucky is more than just a part of the farm’s name, it is an outlook on farm life itself.

‘You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve tried’: Ontario dairyman designs innovative barn after 18 years of experimentation

Dairyman and avid scientific journal reader designs and patents his own stall-free dairy barn after 18 years of trial and error in pursuit of supreme cow comfort.

July 19, 2022

Emma Ohirko

Have you ever felt like the solution to your problem would be achievable if only the right tool existed? Have you then wondered why such an obvious tool is not available? If you answered yes to these questions, chances are you can relate to Donald Russell.

Can you justify it? A look at managing machinery costs

June 13, 2022

John Molenhuis

Machinery is expensive. When making decisions to invest in equipment, it is important, then, to be sure it pays. Being able to cash flow a new equipment purchase is different than being able to justify a new purchase.

7 do’s and don’ts of operating farm implements on roadways

June 13, 2022

Emma Ohirko

For over 20 years, Sergeant James Hunter has familiarised himself with the risks and behaviours associated with sharing the road with and operating farm implements.

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Seven considerations for converting a tiestall barn to a robotic milking system

Be proactive to maximize animal comfort

Stanton Farms partners with community and takes environmental sustainability to next level

Preparing your natural ventilation system for winter

Prepping your barn for winter

Make farm fire prevention a priority this fall

Teamwork and cow comfort are paramount at Lucky Hill Dairy

‘You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve tried’: Ontario dairyman designs innovative barn after 18 years of experimentation

Can you justify it? A look at managing machinery costs

7 do’s and don’ts of operating farm implements on roadways

Shorter dry periods, monitoring BCS is key to transition cow period

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Research Review: Using technology to improve locomotion assessments in dairy cows

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