Effects of Early Lactation Milking Frequency in an Automated Milking System on Cow Performance
Erin M. Kammann,
Elizabeth A. French,
Natalie S. Jozik
et al.
Abstract:Automated milking systems (AMS) are increasingly adopted for dairy cow production, promoting individualized cow management dependent on factors like lactation stage, age, and productivity. The study objective was to investigate the effects of early lactation milking frequency on cows milked via AMS. Multiparous Holstein cows blocked by parity and due date were randomly assigned to treatments (n = 8 per treatment): three (3X) or six (6X) milkings per day (MPD). The experimental phase (EXP) was defined as 4 to 2… Show more
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