Farm Management
From the Monthly Sample to the Milking Stall Historically, component data came from monthly test-day samples, a single snapshot that could be weeks out of date by the time it arrived. The AfiLab inline milk analyzer changes that entirely by measuring fat, protein and lactose from every cow at every milking. It works using near-infrared […]
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Cow Monitoring
Begin With a Problem, Not a Product The farms that get the most from technology start by naming their most expensive problem – whether that’s missed heats, slow milking, undetected sick cows or the labor crunch – and solving that first. A clear, measurable goal turns a purchase into an investment with a return you […]
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Farm Management
The fastest, most profitable parlors are defined by a consistent, proper milking routine. Long before the return-on-investment shows up in the bulk tank, efficiency is won or lost in how each cow is prepped and milked. Get the routine right and you harvest more milk in less time while protecting udder health. Milk-Out Starts with […]
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Cow Monitoring
Heat stress in dairy cows is one of the most expensive problems on a dairy, and one of the easiest to underestimate. Cows can begin to feel the effects at temperatures as low as 80°F (27°C), and in humid conditions that threshold drops even lower. By the time you notice cows crowding the shade, panting […]
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Case Study
Before committing to something new, Whitby recommends asking one question: Who shows up when something goes wrong? For Kaleb Whitby, at Lash Legacy Dairy in Mabton, Washington, managing 4500 cows requires more than just hard work – it demands a trusted network. A relative newcomer to the industry, it didn’t take Whitby long to learn […]
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Case Study
Balancing Cow Comfort and Labor Efficiency In central Washington, Kaleb Whitby manages Lash Legacy Dairy, a 4,500 cow operation focused on finding practical ways to use technology to multiply the effectiveness of his team while maintaining strong cow performance. With no headlocks on the farm, Kaleb is focused on minimizing labor-intensive processes while also keeping […]
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Farm Management
Finding, training and retaining reliable farm labor is one of the greatest operational challenges facing the modern dairy industry. To combat rising labor costs and staff shortages, automated cow sorting systems have become a critical asset, freeing up staff for high-value tasks while drastically improving cow welfare. Automated sorting gates, like the AfiSort system, utilize […]
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Health and Welfare
In the dairy industry, treating sick cows is an expensive and time-consuming reality. However, transitioning from a reactive approach – treating animals after they show clinical symptoms – to a proactive strategy can transform a dairy’s bottom line. The key is catching metabolic and digestive issues early through real-time inline milk analysis in dairy systems. […]
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