Dairy Barns
An automated milking system retrofit may be all that is needed for an upgrade during the current economic situation.
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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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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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Investing in a contemporary calf barn positions Hammond family for future herd success
Proper ventilation was a key factor in the decision to build a new calf-raising facility.
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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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Breathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit
Retrofitting and upgrading a milking parlor can help one stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success by increasing performance and productivity of the herd.
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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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Cool your cows from the inside out
The negative effects of heat stress on cows are wide-ranging, but reproduction effects alone can have a significant impact on a dairy.
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Is your dairy’s sand bedding quality up to par?
Do not shortchange your cows or manure handling system with poor-quality sand.
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Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings improves farm safety
Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4
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