Monthly Archives: July 2011

Agri News features Landwehr Dairy

Agri News recently featured Landwehr Dairy in the article, Landwehrs are doing lots of things right on dairy farm. The Minnesota dairy farm recently purchased and renovated a barn that now offers the best start for their calves with Lely’s … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesdsay – July 27

We are always pushing for constant feeding. That’s why on this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share this photo and testimonial from “Lely Family” members in Minnesota. The cows are unreal. As soon as they hear that little beeping sound … Continue reading

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2011 World Dairy Expo

Last week, we talked about Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the 10 year robotic milking jubilee that was celebrated with customers during the 2010 show. This week, we’d like to share our excitement for another event coming up this fall. … Continue reading

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Friday Focus – Prevention of heat stress

In June, as temperatures began to rise, we discussed drinking behavior in dairy cows, noting that water plays a key role in milk production, control of body temperature and many other body functions in dairy cattle. Today, with the recent … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – July 20

Special “thanks” to our friends at Lely Center East for providing this “Wordless Wednesday” photo. This cow blocks out the sun – she is over 900 kg, or approximately 1,984 lb. Happy Wordless Wednesday! If you’re not familiar with this … Continue reading

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Ten years of robotic milking in Canada

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will be here before we know it. That’s why today, we’d like to take a moment to not only gear up for 2011, but also reflect on last year’s 10 year robotic milking jubilee that was … Continue reading

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Friday Focus – The best of both worlds

Dairy farming is something we live to do. Not only that, we understand how dairy farmers work, and why. It’s because of this that we established the best of both worlds when it comes to providing trusted service on your … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – July 13

We know Wordless Wednesday is supposed to be “wordless,” however, we can’t help but share this photo and testimonial from “Lely Family” members in Iowa. “It’s just amazing to sit and watch the cows. They’ll come in one right after … Continue reading

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Feeding and Robotic Milking

With robotic milking, basic feed management is perhaps more important than ever. Paying attention to providing a tasty, well-preserved and well-balanced ration is crucial to ensuring that healthy cows visit the robot autonomously. We first want to point out the … Continue reading

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Friday Focus – How does Lely’s Calm Automatic Calf Feeder Work?

Today, our team would like to take a few minutes to respond to questions coming in about how Lely’s Calm automatic calf feeder works. The Lely Calm simulates your calves’ natural feeding cycle, allowing them to drink several times throughout … Continue reading

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