Automatic herding reduces labour and increases milking frequency in robotic milking
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2016.12.010
Abstract: The motivation of cows to be milked is a key factor in the utilisation of milking robots. If a cow does not voluntarily attend a robot stall, fetching, that requires expensive labour, is required. This… read more here.
Keywords: reference group; group; automatic herding; milking frequency ... See more keywords
Assessing effects of dietary and milking frequency changes and injection of cabergoline during dry-off on hunger in dairy cows using 2 feed-thwarting tests.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-20046
Abstract: We investigated the single and combined effects of 2 feeding levels (normal lactation diet vs. energy-reduced diet, both fed for ad libitum intake) and 2 daily milking frequencies (twice vs. once) during 1 wk before… read more here.
Keywords: energy; box; test; feed ... See more keywords
Effect of dry-off management on milking behavior, milk yield, and somatic cell count of dairy cows milked in automated milking systems.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21383
Abstract: Milk production may be reduced before dry-off to decrease the risk of cows developing intramammary infections during the dry period. Such reductions in milk may be possible in automated milking systems (AMS) where milking frequency… read more here.
Keywords: milking behavior; milk; yield; milk yield ... See more keywords
Effects of feeding level and milking frequency on behavior of dairy cows before dry-off.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22284
Abstract: Drying-off may challenge the welfare of especially high-yielding dairy cows. In this study, 119 loose-housed Holstein cows yielding ≥20 kg milk/d were enrolled in a 2 × 2 factorial design aiming to investigate effects of… read more here.
Keywords: time; cows milked; frequency; energy ... See more keywords