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Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 
Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 

Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows?  Technology continues to revolutionize dairying as we know it, offering valuable tools to address labor shortages and improve overall herd management. Most dairy producers are familiar with robotic milkers and herd management systems that use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, collars or leg monitors to track individual animal data. These tools have become essential for streamlining workflows and monitoring herd health.  But the next evolution in dairy technology is here, and it’s looking your cows right in the face. Thanks to advances in computing power and artificial intelligence, facial recognition is emerging as […]

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Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 

Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle A Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is a feeding method in which all feed ingredients, including forages, grains, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins, are combined into a single, uniform mix.  This type of feeding program is often used in feedlots and dairies—especially dairies.  It helps ensure that each bite a cow takes provides balanced nutrition for optimal milk production and health. TMRs are particularly beneficial for high-producing dairy cows, to minimize feed sorting and to ensure consistent nutrient intake.  A separate TMR can be developed for different groups of cattle.  Rations are often formulated […]

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Upgrading Dairy Parlors 
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 

Upgrading Dairy Parlors  Traditional dairy parlors are the roots of the dairy industry. These systems were the backbone of dairy farms for generations, and they were characterized by their simplicity, labor-intensive nature, and a strong connection between the farming family and their animals.   A traditional parlor system consists of a long barn with a central alleyway. On either side of this alley, individual stalls are arranged in a row, each equipped with a stanchion, a locking mechanism that holds the cow’s head in place while she is being milked. This design is fundamentally non-mechanized, and for the most part, in […]

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Butler Gold Pro from BouMatic

Continuous Feed Pushing for Increased Food Intake From BouMatic

Butler Gold Pro from BouMatic Thanks to its special patented auger, the freshness and quality of the feed are maintained and it motivates the animals to eat the feed. THE BUTLER GOLD PRO PUSHES THE FEED GENTLY ONTO THE FEED TROUGH, WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE. Thanks to its special patented auger, the freshness and quality of […]

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Looking for Spreader Options? Take Your PIK RITE

Looking for Spreader Options? Take Your PIK (RITE)

Manure Handling Equipment for Versatile Applications Pik Rite has a proud 40-year tradition of pursuing agricultural innovation. Had the company’s origin story been related to manure handling, it might have been named “Spread Rite.” But it started with tomatoes, not manure. In the mid-1980s, farmer Elvin Stoltzfus and welder Joe Yoder set out to create […]

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6-X Genetics Dairy Breeds

Because Great Cows Start with Great Genetics: The 6-X Genetics Advantage

In the ever-evolving world of dairy farming, success hinges on a foundation of great cows – cows that are healthy, productive, fertile, and built to thrive in real-world commercial dairy environments. At 6-X Genetics, we believe that great cows start with great genetics. It’s that simple. Our mission is to elevate dairy production by empowering […]

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Advanced Cow Care Powered by Technology 

For Summer Butterfield, technology isn’t just about boosting efficiency or productivity – it’s about improving the lives of the animals. Known for her data-driven approach to dairy management, Summer has a history of leveraging herd data to help dairies work smarter – an approach she’s currently using to manage North Star Acres, a 2,000-cow dairy […]

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Regenerative Agriculture on a Dairy Farm

Paul and Erin Kernaleguen are dairy farmers and soil consultants near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, committed to regenerative practices in growing forage for their cattle. They farm with Paul’s Parents, Jos and Brenda.

“We were a very conventional dairy operation until 2012 when we started looking at doing some things differently because our weather was super-wet for a couple years.  Our average annual precipitation is about 12 inches of moisture, but we’d had two years in a row with about 40 to 50 inches, which made farming extremely difficult!” says Paul.

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