Dairy Downloaded

Lely North America
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Dairy Downloaded is a podcast from Lely North America exploring the people, technology, and ideas driving the future of dairy farming hosted by Lely experts.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    7,000 Pounds Per Robot: Lessons from Three High-Performing Dairy Farms

    What does it take to produce more than 7,000 pounds of fat- and protein-corrected milk per Lely robot? In this episode, three dairy farmers share the management practices behind their results — from nutrition and cow comfort to free cow traffic, robot maintenance and stocking density. Recorded live from Putz Dairy, Dan Meihak, Commercial Product Specialist for Lely North America, leads a conversation on the practical strategies, standard operating practices, and day-to-day decisions that help maximize production and performance with robotic milking. They also discuss milk speed, culling decisions, daily routines and the small management details that can make a big difference in robotic milking performance and overall herd efficiency. In this episode: Nutrition strategies for high-performing herdsFree cow traffic and encouraging consistent robot visitsCow comfort and stocking densityRobot maintenance and daily managementMilk speed and milking efficiencyCulling decisions and herd managementPractical routines that keep robots and cows performingLessons learned from farms exceeding 7,000 pounds per robotGuests:  Brad Putz, Putz Dairy  Andy Meyer, Richland Dairy  Jason Baus, Tower View Acres

  2. Aug 31

    Introducing Dairy Downloaded

    Dairy Downloaded from Lely North America brings you conversations with the farmers, innovators and industry experts who are moving dairy forward. From robotics and automation to herd management, sustainability and the evolving role of people on the farm, we’re exploring the ideas and innovations that are changing dairy today—and preparing it for tomorrow. Tune in as we go beyond the technology to hear the stories, challenges and perspectives behind a more connected, efficient and future-ready dairy industry. Dairy Downloaded. Conversations on what’s driving dairy forward.

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About

Dairy Downloaded is a podcast from Lely North America exploring the people, technology, and ideas driving the future of dairy farming hosted by Lely experts.

Information

  • Creator
    Lely North America
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lely North America
  • Show Website
    Dairy Downloaded