Dairy
A farmyard design event was held today (Thursday July 31) on Dondale farm in Naas Co. Kildare, focusing on the importance of good cow flow.
Most cows will be served by now and a lot of first cuts of silage will be in, meaning that the pit of the parlour is going to be where most...
As the breeding season progresses and as oestrus activity hopefully begins to settle down, farmers should look at cow flow and congestion...
Lameness poses serious threat to cow's health and welfare and as we move into May, roadways and surfaces need to be maintained...
Now that the grazing season is coming to an end and farmers are closing off paddocks, investing in farm roadways and setting yourself up...
Lameness is a huge issue on Irish farms and New Zealand vet and hoof care fanatic, Dr. Neil Chesterton said "we should never talk of causes..
The upkeep of farm roadways to allow for sufficient cow flow is an essential element of grazing, grass utilisation and the overall grazing...
A good milking routine is hugely important, especially when it comes to milking efficiency and the hygienic removal of milk from the udder.
Dairy Technical
Having good cow flow on dairy farms is vital to ensure that lameness issues are avoided and cows move more efficiently.
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On day one of the National Ploughing Championships, Agriland learned what the initial stages of making a move to robotic milking looks like.
Having good cow flow can save time on farms, and therefore may also increase efficiencies, and it also contributes to overall cow comfort.
The footbathing of cow is an important management tool to prevent issues lameness in cows along with locomotion scoring and other tools.
For a dairy farm to operate as efficiently as possible cow flow to and from the parlour and during the milking process is important.
Good cow flow starts with the route into the collecting yard, this will ensure the cows are lined up towards the entrance to the parlour.
During one of the Farm Relief Services (FRSs) Smarter Milking events, Jim Dockery - a training manager with FRS - discussed cow flow.
