Selecting The Right Milking Parlor Design

 Selecting The Right Milking Parlor Design. By Bruce Derksen Grandpa may not recognize the average milking parlor of today’s dairy operations as they bear little to no resemblance to those of times gone by with the three-legged wooden stools hanging on the wall.  Even the cows are different....

Selecting and Managing Your Calving Pen System.

  By Bruce Derksen for American Dairymen. I’m sure it doesn’t always happen on purpose but on some farms there is a noticeable preference given to the milking cows, parlors and equipment associated with them in comparison to the dry cows and facilities in place to take care of their needs. ...

PBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of Time.

 By Steve Weisman Whether it’s new construction or updating a dairy’s milking facility, PBI Parlor Systems www.pbiparlorsystems.com has become known in the dairy industry as a leader in the manufacturing of milking stalls and equipment for dairies around the world. For nearly 30 years, owner...

Stay Informed of Technology Advancements

 Stay Informed of Technology Advancements  By Bruce Derksen for American Dairymen Magazine  The days of the average dairy farmer sitting on their homemade 3-legged wooden stool and hand milking their way through a dozen cows, is long gone.  Computers have become commonplace throughout all walks of...

Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions Offers Producers Reliable and Expandable Chiller Systems.

 Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions Offers Producers Reliable and Expandable Chiller Systems. By Steve Weisman. For dairy producers, the collection of quality milk requires a lot of planning and care. It all starts with healthy cattle free of disease. After that, the producer must make sure that a safe and...

Keeping Step With Dairy Chillers, Plate Exchangers and Coolers

 Keeping Step With Dairy Chillers, Plate Exchangers and Coolers By Bruce Derksen for American Dairymen Magazine As I considered the topic of dairy chillers and coolers, I thought I had a firm grasp of the subject.  I mean, how much can there be to it?  You cool the milk, put it in a tank just...

Global Reach, Down-Home Service

 Global Reach, Down-Home Service  Article courtesy of International Veterinary Supplies Alicia Jaime can’t help but beam when she talks about the future of her company, International Veterinary Supplies (IVS). Surrounded by stacks and shelves of boxes – some imprinted with pink baby cows...

Keeping cows cool with sprinklers

 Keeping cows cool with sprinklers  By Michael Cox for American Dairymen Magazine  Summertime is upon us and with high temperatures set to continue for the coming months, cow cooling will play an important role on farm performance and profitability. The economic cost of heat stress due to lower milk...