The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) report for October 2024 compared to October 2023 reveals significant shifts across various categories of farm equipment sales, showing trends that reflect both declining and growing demand in specific segments.
Key Stats Interpretation:
2WD...
Light is an affordable yet impactful way to enhance dairy cow health and performance. Maintaining 16-18 hours of light at 200 lux, followed by 6-8 hours of dim light at 50 lux, helps simulate a natural day-night cycle. This...
Preventing mastitis in dairy cows requires meticulous stall bedding management, focusing on bedding type, depth, grooming frequency, and cost considerations. Environmental pathogens in bedding are a significant cause of mastitis, which can be mitigated through strategic choices in bedding...
A cow’s mobility is critical for making multiple daily trips to the feed bunk and milking parlor. Lameness, often caused by sore hooves, reduces a cow’s willingness to walk, leading to decreased feeding and milk production. Each case of...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nesli Akdeniz
Hutches are commonly used for calf housing. The use of individual hutches is beneficial in preventing the spread of diseases, particularly as young animals are highly vulnerable to infections. However, there are challenges in...
Aemetis Inc., a leader in renewable natural gas and fuels with a strong focus on low and negative carbon intensity products, announced on October 3 that its subsidiary, Aemetis Biogas, has completed the initial phase of constructing a multi-dairy...
Source: Lely
Autonomous powerhouse for large-scale farms
Juno Max is designed to push feed efficiently on large-scale farms with at least 800-1.000 cows. It can deliver high output and drive and push at a high speed. It has the necessary safety...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
The goal of a ventilation system is to control heat and moisture within a shelter and remove other gases and pollutants. In the winter, the focus needs to be on controlling and removing excess moisture produced within...
Source: The Dairyland Initiative
The holding area is a critical component of a dairy farm’s layout. Cows typically spend 60 to 90 minutes per milking in these areas where risk for heat stress and injury can easily be exacerbated.
In this...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 2.4
Ventilation
Good ventilation, whether natural or mechanical, brings in fresh air and effectively removes dust, airborne pathogens, gases, and...
