Editorial

With DeLaval, It All Revolves Around You

As the year begins, it is time to think about driving our businesses in the most sustainable and profitable ways.

It Doesn’t Need to Be New, It Needs to Be Good

The smell, the feeling, the NEW is always something we love to have or do, however it is not always possible or convenient.

Challenging the Status Quo of Robotic Milking

The evolution of robotic milking continues. And today, it’s changing in a big way. It all revolves around you.

Making the most of your investment in robotics

One of the first DeLaval milking robots installed in North America is still running, more than 16 years later.

Agritourism Embraces Robotic Technology in the United States

Robotic milking has been important to North American dairy farms for many years, bringing benefits such as greater yields, better cow health and decreased labour costs. In recent years, the agritourism industry has begun to embrace the trend, using the benefits of robotics as a platform to engage with consumers.

Robots a Reality for Large Herds - Part 1

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. As technology improves, larger dairies are beginning to transition to robotic milking. An upcoming installation in Ancali, Chile will contain 64 Voluntary Milking Systems (VMS)™. These facilities are beginning to see the benefit of the parlour going to the cow, instead of cow going to the parlour.

Robots a Reality for Large Herds - Part 2

In our last issue, we talked about the benefits robotic milking has for cows in large herds. In this issue we’ll explore additional benefits for the cow as well as for labor.

The journey from conventional to robotic milking and feeding - Part 1

Part 1 Transitioning from conventional to robotic milking is a critical process that can be successfully executed as long as you plan your work and work your plan. It requires consistent work and methodic execution.

The journey from conventional to robotic milking and feeding - Part 2

Part 2 Once the robots are fired up and the real journey has begun, it is time to focus on the right areas by planning for a bright future. Keep in mind that with a good plan in place, the sky can be the limit.