Technology for Small Dairy - Pasture Walk
Event Details
Date
June 18, 2024
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
Crosswinds Farm & Creamery
4721 State Route 14A
Rock Stream, NY 14878
Cost
Registration : Free
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
Sarah Van Orden uses SmaXtec boluses for monitoring grazing cows and heifers. These transponders help with heat detection, monitoring rumen efficiency, calving alerts, as well as other general health alerts. Her conception rate with AI is 80%. The investment has proven to be a way to have more eyes on the animals 24/7 without hiring more people.
No cost thanks to Northeast Dairy Innovation Center!
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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