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David W. Kammel

David W. Kammel

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Planification à long terme : comment élaborer un plan directeur pour une ferme laitière

Identifiez quatre zones dans le processus de planification des exploitations agricoles afin de tenir compte des possibilités de croissance future.
July 13, 2023
David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta

Les villes disposent d’un plan directeur pour l’aménagement de leur territoire pour les décennies à venir. Certaines zones sont réservées au logement, à l’industrie, aux parcs et aux zones commerciales.


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Designing concrete floors for dairy facilities to reduce lameness incidences

Factors contributing to a flooring surface with good traction include concrete floor surface, bedding type used, manure removal system and facility layout. Here is how to provide a proper and secure walking surface for cows to use for a long time.
March 17, 2023
Karl Burgi and David W. Kammel

Lameness can affect anywhere between 8% to 55% of dairy cows worldwide. The contributing causes of lameness are poor cow comfort, long standing time, heat stress, poor stockmanship and poor flooring.


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How to grow from 50 to 500 cows in an automated milking system

May 17, 2021
David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta
Dairy farms of different sizes all over the world are pondering if robotic milking should be their next step as they change or grow their dairy business.
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Long-term planning: How to develop a dairy farmstead master plan

January 9, 2021
David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta
In urban planning, cities have a master plan to develop their land use for decades ahead. Certain areas are reserved for housing, industry, parks and shopping areas. New roads are located before they are built.
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Automatic milking system barn design for efficient workflow and labor savings

July 19, 2020
David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta
Labor savings is a primary goal of automatic milking system barn design. Excellent cow comfort and welfare also provide for healthy and productive cows.
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