DeLaval provides integrated solutions designed to improve dairy producers’ production, animal welfare and overall quality of life.

As the dairy industry faces unique challenges, an 80/20 approach could be the key to a sustainable and profitable future.

Our featured barn is a prototype of one of DeLaval’s most popular North American robotic barn designs. Why you ask? Above all, cows in this barn have the potential to be highly productive and that all starts with cow comfort.

Dave Gebhart, Key Account and Senior Technical Resource Manager for DeLaval Cleaning Solutions, gave a presentation on milk quality at the 2018 Dairy Education Conference in River Falls, WI. This article summarizes his key insights for troubleshooting.

Maintaining a 135-year legacy of innovations for dairy farmers doesn’t come without its challenges – including pandemics and crises. Throughout two world wars and several pandemics and outbreaks, DeLaval has adapted to continue providing world-class solutions to dairy farmers around the globe.

In the difficult times we are currently facing, expansion opportunities may be on hold or even canceled, but do they need to be? Could automatic milking still be the next step for your facility?

The new DeLaval Voluntary Milking System, called Voluntary Milking System VMS™ V300, will be arriving at North American dairy farms very soon. With the enhancements and redesign for the milking system, we must consider some changes to facility and design planning. Here’s what you can expect with the new VMS robot’s anatomical changes and how they will – or won’t – impact the layout of your barn.