Current Technology in Automated Milking Parlors

Authors

Steve Eicker Cornell University

Keywords:

milk production, dairy management, genetic improvement., data, computer

Abstract

Estimating milk production has been important for dairy management and genetic improvement. This measurement did not start with computers: DHIA had hand-calculated, monthly test programs in place well before computers existed. The advent of centralized mainframes contributed to the rapid genetic improvement in the last thirty years.

Cover image of the 26th Conference Proceedings: A photo of the Albuquerque skyline during midday. In the foreground are skyscrapers, the scene is dotted with trees and scrub land, and a mountain rises behind the city. Yellow background.

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1993-09-16

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Technology Transfer Symposium

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