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TipThursday: Keep feed fresh and appealing

2026-07-16T04:31:00Z

Pushing the feed up little and often is more effective than creating a large pile against the feed fence. This helps keep the feed fresher and more palatable, reduces feed contamination with cow saliva, and minimizes feed leftovers. Do you already ...(read more)

Discover the Lely Juno

2026-06-03T07:10:00Z

Always roughage available for your cows, without you having to think about it? The Lely Juno takes over feed pushing entirely. Do you have a Lely Juno, or would you like to have one?(read more)

Did you know...

2026-05-26T07:07:00Z

The Lely Vector is the only system on the market equipped with a feed‑height sensor? This unique sensor accurately measures how much feed is still available at the feed fence. Based on that measurement, the Lely Vector automatically decides whether i...(read more)

#TipThursday: feeding speed

2026-05-14T06:49:00Z

Do you have cows that milk slowly and become restless when the feed runs out? The option “feeding speed based on milking speed” slows down feed delivery for slow‑milking cows, giving them more time to eat. You can find this setting via Ma...(read more)

In some regions cows are outside!

2026-04-24T09:05:00Z

Is it hard to estimate how much you should feed now that the cows are out on pasture again? With the feed height sensor, the Lely Vector feeds based on demand, so there is never too much or too little feed at the feed fence.(read more)

Lely en Grassa bundelen hun kracht

2025-12-10T18:58:00Z

Lely en Grassa starten een tweejarig pilotproject om het volledige potentieel van gras te benutten. In Gelderland wordt een grootschalige graspersinstallatie geplaatst, waar melkveehouders vers gras kunnen aanleveren. Het gras wordt verwerkt tot ho...(read more)

Vector minimum load feature

2025-11-19T10:19:00Z

With the “minimum load” feature, you can set a minimum weight per ration in Horizon. This guarantees that a task is created only when the bin weight is comprehended between the minimum and maximum set bin weight. If the minimum load is no...(read more)

#TipThursday How to use the DMI widget to analyze dry matter intake?

2025-11-13T14:47:00Z

The dry matter intake widget is a very important widget for a farmer. Insights in the DMI is crucial for calculating feed efficiency and ultimately will help improve farm cost-effectiveness. But what to do when the feed intake deviates too much from ...(read more)

Autumn Preparation: Managing Pasture, Body Condition, and Rain Recovery

2025-10-31T10:16:00Z

As summer turns into autumn, careful management of pasture, feed, and cow condition is critical for a strong finish to the season. Late-summer strategies, including monitoring feed demand and body condition score (BCS), remain important and help prep...(read more)

#TipThursday: Don’t Forget to Push Up Feed for Your Heifers Too!

2025-10-16T07:34:00Z

We all know how important regular feed push-ups are for lactating cows — but what about the heifers? According to dairy specialists from Cornell University, pushing up feed for growing replacements is just as crucial. It directly impacts ...(read more)

What Shapes Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cows?

2025-10-15T11:07:37Z

Feed efficiency – the magic number showing how well cows convert feed into milk – has become a hot topic for dairy farmers aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and profitability. But what really drives this number, and how can f...(read more)

Water: The Most Overlooked Nutrient on Your Dairy Farm

2025-09-23T08:51:00Z

When we think about dairy nutrition, it’s easy to focus on feed, minerals, and supplements—but water? It often flies under the radar. Yet, water is literally in every cell of a cow’s body and plays a huge role in health and milk pro...(read more)

Feed Efficiency: A Simple Measure for a Complex System

2025-09-22T08:18:01Z

Why should we care about feed efficiency? For dairy farmers, it’s about two things: sustainability and profitability. Feed is one of the largest costs on a farm, and at the same time, consumers and policymakers expect us to use resources respon...(read more)

UK Eyes Lupin as a Sustainable Soya Alternative for Feed

2025-09-05T07:13:00Z

The UK is exploring homegrown lupin as a protein-rich, sustainable alternative to imported soya in livestock feed. Currently, the UK imports over 3.5 million tonnes of soya annually, mostly from Brazil, which contributes to deforestation and high car...(read more)

#TipThursday: The Role of Fiber in Dairy Cow Diets and Milk Production

2025-08-28T09:34:00Z

Fiber is a cornerstone of dairy cow diets, yet it’s often misunderstood. Knowing the types of fiber and their roles in digestion and milk production can help farmers balance rations more effectively for healthier cows and higher-quality milk. ...(read more)