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Low-cost anti-bullying: a lighting program divided into groups by weight

Low-cost anti-bullying: a lighting program divi...

Introduction Bullying behavior among livestock, particularly in dairy cows, can lead to stress, injuries, and reduced productivity. Traditional solutions, such as increasing space or frequent regrouping, are often costly and...

Low-cost anti-bullying: a lighting program divi...

Introduction Bullying behavior among livestock, particularly in dairy cows, can lead to stress, injuries, and reduced productivity. Traditional solutions, such as increasing space or frequent regrouping, are often costly and...

Perinatal lighting taboos: do this 3 weeks before delivery

Perinatal lighting taboos: do this 3 weeks befo...

The transition period—three weeks before and after calving—is the most physiologically demanding phase in a dairy cow’s life. While nutrition and housing are top priorities, lighting management is often overlooked, despite...

Perinatal lighting taboos: do this 3 weeks befo...

The transition period—three weeks before and after calving—is the most physiologically demanding phase in a dairy cow’s life. While nutrition and housing are top priorities, lighting management is often overlooked, despite...

Solving weaning stress: red and white light adjustment method

Solving weaning stress: red and white light adj...

Weaning stress remains a critical challenge in calf rearing, but innovative lighting technology offers an effective solution. Our research demonstrates how a precisely controlled night simulator fixture system (150W white/16h + 80W...

Solving weaning stress: red and white light adj...

Weaning stress remains a critical challenge in calf rearing, but innovative lighting technology offers an effective solution. Our research demonstrates how a precisely controlled night simulator fixture system (150W white/16h + 80W...

California rancher says: Red and white lights let me hire one less night shift worker

California rancher says: Red and white lights l...

For decades, dairy farmers accepted night shifts as unavoidable – until smart night simulator fixture lighting changed the game. At Central Valley Dairy in Modesto, owner Jake Wilkins installed a red-white lighting system and...

California rancher says: Red and white lights l...

For decades, dairy farmers accepted night shifts as unavoidable – until smart night simulator fixture lighting changed the game. At Central Valley Dairy in Modesto, owner Jake Wilkins installed a red-white lighting system and...

White light vs. red light: a comparative experiment in feed selection

White light vs. red light: a comparative experi...

While traditional 5000K white floods your feed alley with a harsh, artificial glare after sunset, it’s silently sabotaging your herd’s true potential. The future of nighttime Farm animal growth lights feeding isn’t...

White light vs. red light: a comparative experi...

While traditional 5000K white floods your feed alley with a harsh, artificial glare after sunset, it’s silently sabotaging your herd’s true potential. The future of nighttime Farm animal growth lights feeding isn’t...

45-Day Dry Period Survival Checklist

45-Day Dry Period Survival Checklist

Maximize recovery in 3 critical phases Days 1–10: Metabolic Reset Nutrition: Shift to low-energy diets (12–13% protein) with negative DCAD (-10 mEq/100g DM) to prevent hypocalcemia. Space: 36m²/cow minimum to reduce competition...

45-Day Dry Period Survival Checklist

Maximize recovery in 3 critical phases Days 1–10: Metabolic Reset Nutrition: Shift to low-energy diets (12–13% protein) with negative DCAD (-10 mEq/100g DM) to prevent hypocalcemia. Space: 36m²/cow minimum to reduce competition...