How one Family Adapted their Dairy Farm to use Robots and Improve Efficiency
How one Family Adapted their Dairy Farm to use Robots and Improve Efficiency Article and photos courtesy of Accu-Steel When John Lawfer left the Kent, Illinois, family farm for college in the early 2000s, he had no intention of coming back. His parents, Ron and Julie, milked 140 cows with less labor and a 1960s-era […]
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Best-In-Class Cow Comfort in a Parallel
Best-In-Class Cow Comfort in a Parallel Article and photos provided by BouMatic In the heart of every successful dairy operation lies the commitment to efficiency, quality, and animal welfare. The BouMatic Xcalibur™ 90LX personifies these principles, offering a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance productivity and streamline operations in dairy farms across the globe. Innovation in […]
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Today’s Parlor Designs
Today’s Parlor Designs By Maura Keller Ben Streitmatter, regional sales manager at FBi Buildings, says the key factors influencing the choice of parlor system include existing facilities, labor availability, and budget. Priorities such as cow comfort, labor efficiency, and milk quality are also central facets of parlor design for dairy producers. As he explains, robotic […]
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