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New technologies and decision making in high producing herds

S L Spahr1

  • 1University of Illinois, Department of Animal Sciences, Urbana 61801.

Journal of Dairy Science
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

New technologies enhance dairy herd management through computerized record systems and automated monitoring. These advancements improve decision-making for production, reproduction, feeding, and health in high-producing herds.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Technology
  • Animal Science
  • Data Management

Background:

  • Traditional on-farm record keeping presents challenges for efficient dairy herd management.
  • The increasing complexity of dairy operations necessitates advanced tools for data analysis and decision support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present technological advances for improved on-farm record management and decision-making.
  • To illustrate the application of these technologies in a 300-cow dairy herd setting.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of computerized on-farm record systems.
  • Utilization of automated monitoring for individual animal performance.
  • Electronic data transfer between on-farm databases and mainframe systems.

Main Results:

  • Enhanced capabilities for comprehensive herd management.
  • Improved ease and convenience in accessing detailed data for decision-making.
  • Successful application in optimizing production monitoring, reproductive management, genetic improvement, feeding, and health.

Conclusions:

  • Substantial advances in technology have significantly improved dairy herd management and decision-making.
  • Evolving technologies hold promise for further enhancing capabilities in high-producing herds.

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