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Use this tool to estimate/assess the effect of different flexible milking times on milking intervals, weekly schedules and production.

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Milking Smarter Booklet Herringbone

Improving the efficiency of milking in herringbone dairies.

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Milking Smarter Booklet Rotary

Improving the efficiency of milking in rotary dairies.

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Dairy shed efficiency calculator

If you're considering replacing or making major upgrades to your dairy, use this calculator to help you evaluate the size and type of dairy you need.

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OAD Decision Matrix

Before changing your farm system it’s important to assess the potential benefits (if any) and whether it fits with your future aspirations and goals.

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Mastitis Investigation Kit

Contains checklist and recording sheets for use during farm visits and the Investigation Master Sheet.

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Mastitis, Somatic Cell Counts, Animal Health and Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking

Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

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Maxt Poster - Herringbone

A guide to implementing MaxT in your herringbone. Download this poster for your farm dairy.

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Maxt Poster - Rotary

A guide to implementing MaxT in your rotary. Download this poster for your farm dairy.

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Milk Production From OAD

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

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Milking Policy And Procedures

Clear milking policies and procedures for permanent and relief staff.

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Milking Smarter Booklet Herringbone

Improving the efficiency of milking in herringbone dairies.

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Milking Smarter Booklet Rotary

Improving the efficiency of milking in rotary dairies.

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Milking Smarter Herringbone Poster

Milk smarter in your herringbone by cutting out wasted time. Order or download this A2 poster for your farm dairy.

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Milking Smarter Rotary Poster

Milk smarter in your rotary by keeping cows flowing and the platform moving. Order or download this A2 poster for your farm dairy.

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Milking options to increase flexibility and workplace attractiveness

A summary of the 1-year farmlet study conducted in 2019-2020, testing the use of 3-in-2 milking at different times during the season.

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Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking: Surveys of Farmer Opinion

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

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Proceedings Of The OAD Milking Conference 2007

Proceedings of the Dexcel and LIC OAD Milking Conference held in 2007.

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Reproductive Performance Of Cows Milked Once A Day

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

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Rotary Rectangle Yard

Blueprints and building - Rotary rectangle yard

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Rotary Round Yard

Blueprints and building - Rotary round yard

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Siting of dairy relative to main farm race and tanker access

Optimise the race and dairy layout for cow flow and functionality.

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Sizing A Dairy

Choosing your dairy and yard type - sizing a dairy to maximise milking efficiency.

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Social Impacts Of Oad Milking

The considerable benefits from switching to OAD milking.

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Technology Guideline Automated Heat Detection

An overview of automated heat detection systems including how they work and factors to consider when choosing a system.

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The Genetic Improvement of Cows for Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking

Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

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