Sharing experiences. Occasionally, we receive questions such as: My somatic cell count won’t drop below 150 My Germ count fluctuates a lot or is actually too high. My acidity level in milk is too high. I still have quite a…
Tip of the Month – March – 2026
Cow Traffic Score. Do you think (some of) your cows could use the robot / feed fence more often? During my farm visits, I often use the 10-point score: Your cow gets 10 points. If she’s not walking very well,…
Tip of the Month – February 2026
Shut down and restart the robots and computer regularly. We know it’s good to completely shut down and restart the robot(s) and computer occasionally. We know that’s good, but when do we do it? A technician advised using that moment…
Tip of the Month – January 2026
Heifers learn to visit the VMS faster. Another handy tip from a technician. We regularly discuss here how important it is for newly lactating cows, and especially heifers, to learn to visit the VMS independently quickly after calving. Because we…
Tip of the Month – December 2025
How long does it take to increase or decrease concentrates? Many livestock farmers and feed consultants are still unclear about how DeLaval DelPro works with increasing or decreasing concentrates. After calving, it’s often clear, but especially after adjustments to the…