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Using automation and data to catch mastitis early

Mastitis is a common condition which, when undetected or addressed too late, can have a significant impact on herd health and a dairy’s bottom line. Increasingly, automated milking systems offer producers an advantage in detecting even subclinical cases of mastitis before they become clinical and spread to the herd.
October 3, 2024
Sara McBurney

While it is impossible to eliminate cases of mastitis in a dairy herd, automation can help producers save time, money and resources, ensuring their cows get the best and most timely care possible.


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Révolutionner sa ferme laitière sans construire de nouveaux bâtiments : c’est possible

L'intégration de l'automatisation dans les bâtiments existants est une solution économique.
June 26, 2023
Carl Vachon and Sara McBurney

L'automatisation est devenue une tendance croissante en agriculture et l'industrie laitière n'est pas en reste. La robotisation est de plus en plus courante dans les fermes laitières modernes, offrant une solution efficace pour la traite, l’alimentation et le soin des vaches en lactation. 


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Choose the robot that’s right for you

September 29, 2017
Sara McBurney
More and more farms are transitioning to the world of robotic milking. During the preparation for this transition, farm visits will be made, drawings will be looked at and questions will be asked regarding numerous aspects of the project.
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Efficient and functional barn design critical for robotic milking

March 9, 2017
Sara McBurney
Two years ago, Curtis Nolan was sure renovating the milking parlor was the next step for Kenyon Hill Farm, his family’s dairy in northeastern New York, which is operated by Nolan; his dad, Mike; and his brothers, Shane and Ryan.
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Efficient and functional barn design critical for robotic milking

September 1, 2016
Sara McBurney
Two years ago, Curtis Nolan was sure renovating the milking parlour was the next step for Kenyon Hill Farm, his family’s dairy in northeastern New York, which is operated by Nolan; his dad, Mike; and his brothers, Shane and Ryan.
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Increase pregnancy rates with robotic milker sensors

May 30, 2014
Sara McBurney
Getting cows pregnant is arguably the most important task for a dairy farmer. Without pregnancy, there is no genetic improvement, no milk and no money.
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