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Replacing dual tubes

2026-04-29T08:44:40Z

The recommendation is to replace the dual tubes at least every 24 months, since they move during every milking. Wear can also occur from the inside, which may affect udder health. When do you replace the dual tubes?(read more)

#TipThursday Lely Horizon

2026-04-23T08:56:00Z

The milking robot can temporarily skip brushing a damaged teat. Go to Manage > Milking > Start Milking. Look up the cow and set the number of treatments and the duration for this teat to 0. Don’t forget to re-enable the pre-treatment once...(read more)

We want your feedback about milk separation!

2026-03-10T07:43:14Z

We would like to learn more about how you experience the milk separation process. • Do you face any challenges with "milk separation"? • What would help make this process work better for you? Thanks for...(read more)

De voordelen van een automatisch optrekhek

2026-02-05T10:51:00Z

Wist je dat je met een optrekhek het melkproces nog slimmer kunt aansturen? Stel eenvoudig in dat het hek automatisch omhoog gaat zodra een vooraf ingesteld aantal koeien is gemolken. Ook kun je melkseparatie uitstellen tot na een gekozen ...(read more)

Boter 22 euro goedkoper, sentiment op de wereldmarkt aanhoudend negatief

2025-12-12T13:45:00Z

De zuivelmarkt blijft deze week uitdagend. Verse boter verloor opnieuw terrein en daalde met €22 naar €432 per 100 kg – slechts €2 boven het laagste niveau van de afgelopen drie jaar. Ter vergelijking: begin 2024 lag de prijs n...(read more)

How do you use data on your dairy farm?

2025-12-04T09:00:00Z

Paul Windemuller, a first-generation dairy farmer from Michigan, proves that passion, innovation and data can reshape what’s possible on a modern farm. Growing up without a family farm, he built Dream Winds Dairy from just 13 acres and 30 cows ...(read more)

Does smart cow grouping work?

2025-11-20T14:06:00Z

I've just read an article about smart cow grouping, what do you think? Smart cow grouping plays a powerful role in the success of robotic milking systems, helping cows move confidently, keeping stress low, and allowing both the herd and the...(read more)

Rust op de eiwitmarkt en een stijging op de kaasmarkt

2025-11-12T08:23:00Z

De afgelopen week is de eiwitkant van de zuivelmarkt wat rustiger verlopen net als de vetmarkt. Mageremelkconcentraat stijgt licht in prijs naar €1,25/kg, al blijft er in Frankrijk nog product beschikbaar rond &eur...(read more)

#TipThursday: Unlocking the Potential of Your Dairy Heifers

2025-11-06T09:03:00Z

Heifers are the future of your herd - and managing them well from calf to calving can make a big difference in performance and profitability. With replacement animals now valued at over $3,000, every decision in their rearing counts. Here are a few k...(read more)

Is it possible for farmers to get both high yields and quality feed?

2025-10-20T08:45:05Z

It’s the age-old question: Do you go for more tons in the bunker or better feed for the cows? For years, farmers have had to choose — either you chase yield or you chase quality. But what if you didn’t have to? That’s exactly ...(read more)

Detecting Mastitis Early: Protecting Herd Health and Milk Quality

2025-09-24T07:45:00Z

Mastitis continues to be one of the most costly and frustrating health issues in dairy herds. Beyond the obvious disruption to milking routines, every missed case can push up bulk milk somatic cell counts (BMSCC), threaten milk quality grades, and ma...(read more)

Robotic Milking Success at Dornacker Dairy: The Role of the Lely A5

2025-09-10T07:35:00Z

When it comes to robotic milking, every farm defines success a little differently. For Al Dornacker in south-central Wisconsin, that success has come from a combination of careful management and the performance of his six Lely Astronaut A5 robots. Wi...(read more)

Seaweed and Sustainability: Can Cows Help Cut Methane Emissions?

2025-09-04T09:09:00Z

Source: Dairy Global, 31 July 2025 Link Pan-European researchers led by Professor Chris Reynolds at the University of Reading have investigated the potential of macroalgae (seaweed) as a feed supplement to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows. Th...(read more)

#TipThursday: 5 Top Tips to Avoid Drop in Milk Quality at Turnout

2025-09-04T08:21:00Z

As cows are turned out to spring grazing, careful management is key to maintaining milk quality while reducing feed costs. Fresh spring grass is highly digestible but low in fibre and variable in dry matter, which can challenge rumen function and mil...(read more)

How Heat Stress Affects Dairy Cow Udder Health and Milk Production

2025-08-27T09:25:00Z

When summer heat rolls in, it’s not just farm workers who feel the pressure, your cows do too. Heat stress in dairy herds can have long-lasting effects on udder health, milk yield, and even the next generation of calves. What Is Heat Stress? Co...(read more)