Robotic Milking Systems - Fact sheet series - PRO DAIRY
From our friends at PRO-DAIRY
Robotic milking systems (also referred to as automatic milking systems or voluntary milking systems) were introduced to the U.S. in 2000 and current labor costs and shortages are spurring increased adoption. A robotic milking system (RMS) is a voluntary milking system that gives individual cows the freedom to enter the milking unit at their discretion. The fact sheet series covers management changes and considerations, designing and starting up a new RMS facility, and the pros and cons of different cow flow strategies.
Access the original content from the PRO-DAIRY website here
The material is divided into 5 fact sheets:
Part 2: RMS Management Changes and Considerations
Part 3: Designing and Setting up a New RMS Facility
Part 4: Starting Up a New RMS Facility
If you transitioned or are thinking about adopting RMS and have questions about feeding and managing cows under this system please contact Camila Lage at cd546@cornell.edu and/or 607-422-6788
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