Dairy cows are descendants of the giant herbivore the Auroch, an animal that evolved to consume grasses and fibers and one of the few species whose choice of food is partially to feed the microflora ...

New farming technology available to students Bristol County aggie features new cow milking machine Advances in farming to be used in agricultural school classes You've seen delivery robots, police ...

At one of the milking robots, several cows are lined up, nose to tail, politely waiting their turn. The cows can get milked by robot whenever they like, which typically means more frequently than the ...

As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming. Although this shift improves efficiency, it makes managing the health of ...

UTICA, Minn. (AP) -- In a small room inside Gary Kieffer's dairy barn, a cow walks into a metal box. It's milking time on the farm. Humans are not required. A robotic arm swings below the cow's udder ...

See how dairy cows are gently trained to use a robotic milking system with simple incentives. The process highlights patience ...

UTICA — In a small room inside Gary Kieffer's dairy barn, a cow walks into a metal box. It's milking time on the farm. Humans are not required. A robotic arm swings below the cow's udder and two small ...

LARCHWOOD, Iowa (KTIV) - Farming is a major revenue source for Iowans. And one farm in Northwest Iowa is making new advancements. “It goes back to 1869,” said Doug Stensland, owner and co-operator of ...

This Iowa operation's meticulous approach to genetics, herd health, nutrition and milk components turns every detail into a ...