What We Have Learned with Feeding in Automatic Milking Systems; Guests: Dr. Samuel Fessenden, Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems (AMTS); Dr. Tom Tylutki, AMTS; Dr. Brandon Van Soest, Vita Plus; Nathan Elzinga, Caledonia Farmers Elevator

What We Have Learned with Feeding in Automatic Milking Systems; Guests: Dr. Samuel Fessenden, Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems (AMTS); Dr. Tom Tylutki, AMTS; Dr. Brandon Van Soest, Vita Plus; Nathan Elzinga, Caledonia Farmers Elevator

Author: Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health October 21, 2025 Duration: 49:50
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference. Dr. Fessenden gives an overview of his presentation which covered both research and field information on automated milking systems. He recommends going back to basics and formulating a rumen-friendly PMR with a complementary palatable feed that encourages the cows into the robot system. (5:57)

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