Are you interested in learning about new, innovative research happening in the dairy industry but don’t have time? Whether you’re plowing fields or milking cows, podcasts are a great way to get updates, information, and insights on happenings in the dairy industry. We’ve listed 5 dairy podcasts, in no particular order, to listen to in [...]
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Cooling Cows: Using a low pressure sprinkler system to keep cows comfortable in the summer
Rajan Niraula explains how a low pressure sprinkler system combined with cooling fans can improve dairy cattle health and comfort
Compost Bedded Pack Barn: Why farmers transitioning to newer facilities are increasingly choosing this niche barn type
This article originally appeared in the April 2018 edition of the Milk Producer magazine. The original author is Mario Mongeon, a Livestock Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Many people think tiestall barns do not have a long-term future because they will no longer be deemed acceptable by consumers or because of cows’ limited ability to [...]
Automated Milking Systems: Using data from automated milking systems for cow selection
This article first appeared in the April 2019 Milk Producer Magazine and was originally authored by Barry Potter Automated milking systems (AMS) can be used to collect data on cows milked in a robotic system and the information collected can assist the farming operation. Some of the data collected reflects the amount of time it [...]
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 