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Are your cows participating in milk harvest?

Research has shown that cows that actively participate in milk harvest have higher milking efficiency.
June 15, 2026
Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa

Milk harvest is the interaction between cows, people and milking machines, and we control two-thirds of it. In this interaction, we must ensure that cows are fully participating, but what does that even mean? What does full participation entail?


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Towels can triple your profits

Drying teats can significantly improve milk quality and milk flow.
February 19, 2026
Andrew Johnson

Most dairies are looking for ways to lower their somatic cell count (SCC), have fewer clinical mastitis cases and milk cows faster. There is one important way to help with all three of these areas: drying teats properly. Many dairies are in such a hurry to get the milking routine done that they overlook the importance of the drying step.


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Using milking speed information can lead to dairy profitability

Understanding what influences milking speed, collecting and utilizing data can lead to improving milk speed.
July 11, 2024
Derek Nolan

Efficiency is key to making the milking system as profitable as possible. Parlor turns can greatly impact milk collected per stall, and milkabilty measures of individual cows, like milking speed and milking duration, will impact how quickly cows make their way through the parlor.



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Maximizing milk letdown: Working with your dairy herd for top production

Stress hinders the release of oxytocin for milk letdown, affecting overall yield. Consistent routines, gentle handling and proper timing are ways to improve milk production.
September 1, 2023
Angela Kinney

A good milk letdown is what leads to faster milking speeds, not the other way around. So, how can you lead your herd into a good letdown to see top speeds and improved milk production?


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