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Dairy Star shares the Wagner’s robotic milking story

Dairy Star recently shared the Wagner family’s robotic milking story in the article, “Wagners doing well with robotics.” On November 2, the family started milking with Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system on their 105 -cow dairy near Monona, Iowa. Included … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – February 1

On this Wordless Wednesday we’d like to share one of the many benefits of Lely’s Juno automatic feed pusher. A quieter herd Due to the regular pattern of the Lely Juno, low-ranking cows can also access fresh roughage, after the … Continue reading

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Being a Certified Lely Center

The following guest blog is courtesy of Jan Rodenburg, Penner Farm Services, Alberta, Canada. Penner Farm Services was established in 1956 as the leading provider of a complete line of livestock equipment and supplies. Today we are located in Manitoba, … Continue reading

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CowSignals Training Company – Light

We’d like to share a recent article by CowSignals Training Company. If you aren’t yet familiar with the company, CowSignals trains cattle farmers, feed consultants, breeding consultants, barn design consultants, vets and other cow enthusiasts throughout the world in the … Continue reading

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Wisconsin State Farmer features Oechsner family

Wisconsin State Farmer recently featured the Oechsner’s robotic milking story in the article, “Robotic milking system ideal for Oechsners.” The article introduces readers to Andy and Missy Oechsner who purchased the Lely Astronaut A3 Next robotic milking system earlier this … Continue reading

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Friday Focus – Factors that relate to robot visits

With robotic milking and free cow traffic it is very important that the cows visit the robot by themselves. The cows need to be motivated, but how can you obtain good motivation? With feed, of course. Hear from one Lely … Continue reading

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Oechsner Dairy Farm Open House will feature Lely’s Astronaut Robotic Milking System

Andy and Missy Oechsner will host an Open House November 16, 2011, featuring the Lely Astronaut A3 Next robotic milking system. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the Lely Astronaut in action, tour the facilities and ask questions about … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – October 19

Today’s calves are tomorrow’s high performance cows. That’s why on this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share a photo and testimonial from “Lely Family” members in Minnesota. Klaphake Dairy Farm uses Lely’s Calm automatic calf feeder to offer the best … Continue reading

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Dairy Today Expo Extra talks robotic milking

Dairy Today‘s Catherine Merlo brought readers the latest from last week’s World Dairy Expo. On Thursday, Dairy Today‘s Expo Extra featured the strong interest in robotic milking in the article, “The ‘Free-Flow World’ Beckons.” In the article, Dairy Today highlighted … Continue reading

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Lots to celebrate at World Dairy Expo

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see Lely at World Dairy Expo last week. There was certainly a lot to celebrate! The Lely team met so many wonderful dairy industry enthusiasts at our two locations – inside the Arena … Continue reading

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