Effective barn ventilation during winter is essential for maintaining optimal dairy cow health and productivity. As temperatures drop, adjustments to ventilation systems ensure fresh air circulation while managing moisture, harmful gases, and dust. Proper ventilation not only supports cow...
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Research investigated the effects of supplemental in-stall LED lighting on dairy cattle preferences and behavior. By testing three LED light colors—white, yellow-green, and blue—the study aimed to determine whether cows exhibited a preference for specific light conditions in free-stall...
How long do cows wait to be milked in a AMS? What factors influence how long cows wait to be milked? We look at the milking time behavior of cows in a guided- and free-flow AMS and discuss design...
At CES 2025, running from January 7–10 in Las Vegas, John Deere will showcase its latest advancements in autonomous technology, introducing several new machines designed to address labor shortages across agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping. Building on the autonomy...
Source: University of Kentucky
Determining the optimum stocking density for a group of dairy cows involves balancing the space needs of a group of cows with potential income or profit per stall or 100 sq. ft of bedded pack space....
As a world-leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, CLAAS has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical technology to enhance customer benefits. The company is integrating AI into its product development processes while addressing both technical and regulatory challenges.
To bolster...
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Heating a livestock barn during colder seasons can be costly, with up to 85% of heat lost through ventilation exhaust. Reducing ventilation saves energy but can harm air quality and increase humidity, carbon dioxide, and ammonia levels. A practical...
Dairy farms across the Eastern U.S. are set to benefit from a groundbreaking partnership between Agrivolt, PrevTech, and Fisher & Thompson, which aims to enhance farm safety and productivity through real-time electrical monitoring.
Tackling Modern Farm Challenges
As dairy farms evolve...
What are the limiting factors to farm expansion? How do you layout pens to optimize cow flow and what are the essential elements to pen design? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Cora Okkema
Managing heifer housing to improve health, efficiency and productivity on Michigan dairy farms was the focus of a recent MSU Extension webinar. The webinar was led by Casey Mickelson, Ag Specialist and Territory...
