scholarly journals Invited review: Reduced milking frequency: Milk production and management implications

2013 ◽  
Vol 96 (6) ◽  
pp. 3401-3413 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Stelwagen ◽  
C.V.C. Phyn ◽  
S.R. Davis ◽  
J. Guinard-Flament ◽  
D. Pomiès ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Management Implications ◽  
Milking Frequency

scholarly journals Effect of sunflower oil supplementation and milking frequency reduction on sheep milk production and composition1

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 446-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Prieto ◽  
R. Bodas ◽  
Ó. López-Campos ◽  
S. Andrés ◽  
S. López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Sunflower Oil ◽  
Sheep Milk ◽  
Milking Frequency

scholarly journals Effect of Milking Frequency and Diet on Milk Production, Energy Balance, and Reproduction in Dairy Cows

2006 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 1478-1487 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Patton ◽  
D.A. Kenny ◽  
J.F. Mee ◽  
F.P. O’Mara ◽  
D.C. Wathes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milking Frequency

Effect of milking frequency on oxytocin release and milk production in dairy ewes

2001 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A Negrão ◽  
P.G Marnet ◽  
J Labussière
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Ewes ◽  
Oxytocin Release ◽  
Milking Frequency

Measurement of functional udder capacity in lactating Jersey cows

1988 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
SR Davis ◽  
GA Hughson
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Milk Secretion ◽  
Tissue Volume ◽  
Milking Frequency ◽  
Capacity Data ◽  
Jersey Cows ◽  
Serial Measurements ◽  
Rate Of Accumulation

Serial measurements of udder volume in 11 multiparous and 4 primiparous Jersey cows in mid-lactation were used to establish the time of cessation of milk production after a period of milk accumulation. Udder volume was determined from measurements of udder height, length and width. Functional udder capacity (defined as the litres of contained milk in the udder when milk secretion ceased) was greater in cows (15.5 � 0.8 litres) than heifers (9.3 � 0.7 litres). Expressed as hours-worth of secretion, on average, heifers possessed 25.9 � 1.5 and cows 33.6 � 2.9 hours-worth of capacity - data which indicate some potential for reduction in milking frequency without loss of production. Functional udder capacity (l.) was correlated with empty udder volume (tissue volume), and was greater in cows showing high residual milk volumes. The data show that once functional capacity is reached the shut down in milk secretion is rapid, occurring over a 2-4 h period, the rate of accumulation of secretion being constant up to this time.

Evaluation of two training programs aimed to improve early lactation performance of heifers in a pasture-based automated milking system

2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (10) ◽  
pp. 939 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Donohue ◽  
K. L. Kerrisk ◽  
S. C. Garcia ◽  
D. A. Dickeson ◽  
P. C. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
The Other ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Lactation Performance ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Milking Frequency ◽  
Calving Season

The adaptation success of inexperienced heifers to a pasture-based automated milking system (AMS) is likely to influence the viability and feasibility of the system. This study evaluated two heifer training programs designed to improve adaptation success to determine their impact on early lactation performance within a pasture-based AMS. The two training programs involved heifers calving in spring 2007 (S07) and autumn 2008 (A08) being managed as members of the milking herd for 2 weeks, starting 2 months before their expected calving date. In each calving season, heifers were randomised into two treatment groups with one being fed and teat sprayed (FTS) while visiting the milking stations, while the other group passed through (PT) the milking stations. Milk yield, milking frequency and waiting time were selected as indicators of early lactation performance within an AMS and were reported as values relative to those measured by their experienced herdmates (within calving season). Longer relative waiting times (hours spent in pre-milking area where experienced herdmates = 1.0; FTS: 1.36 vs PT: 1.95; P = 0.006) may have been one cause of the low relative milk production levels reported (range 0.49 S07PT–0.78 A08PT). The milking frequencies of the heifers were in line with their experienced herdmates (range 0.83 S07PT–1.10 A08PT). There were no significant differences between the two training programs, indicating that farmers could adopt either program and expect similar early lactation heifer performance. The choice of program would more likely be affected by AMS utilisation levels, costs of consumables (teat spray and concentrate feed) and any existing desire to feed concentrate to heifers during the training period.

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