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Expansions of the past

Upgrading & Modernizing Dairy Facilities & Manure Handling Kevin A. Janni Professor, Extension Engineer, & Head Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. Expansions of the past. Add tie stalls Increase cow numbers Increase work. Remodel & addition in 90’s. Remodeled 2-story barn

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Expansions of the past

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  1. Upgrading & ModernizingDairy Facilities& Manure HandlingKevin A. JanniProfessor, Extension Engineer, & HeadBiosystems and Agricultural Engineering Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  2. Expansions of the past • Add tie stalls • Increase cow numbers • Increase work Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  3. Remodel & addition in 90’s • Remodeled 2-story barn • Double 6 step-up palor & holding area • Office & Special needs • Added freestall barn • Began feeding TMR • Increased production per cow • Open front transition cows • Planned over 2 years Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  4. Upgrade & Modernize • Increase income • Manage time and capital investment Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  5. Upgrade & Modernize • Stalls • Lighting • Remodel buildings • Step-up, swing, or pit parlor • Freestall barn • Transition cow facilities • Manure storage Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  6. Reasons - People • Improve working conditions • Reduce manual labor • Reduce work time • Increase family time • Increase labor efficiency Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  7. Reasons – Cow & Income • Improve cow comfort, • observation, & management • Increase milk per cow • Increase cow numbers • Increase income Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  8. Reasons - Environmental • Meet environmental regulations • Improve manure management and nutrient use Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  9. It was a Big Step • Change from Stall to freestall barn • Begin feeding TMR Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  10. Big Step - Impact • Tremendous labor savings • Cow comfort increased Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  11. Multiple Steps & Years Dairy case 1 • 1993 • Began buying heifers • Formed partnership • Built freestall barn with minipit • Switch milked in stall barn until 1995 • 1994 • Added bunker silo Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  12. Multiple Steps & Years Dairy case 1 • 1995 - Remodeled • Stall barn – added step-up parlor & holding area • Shed for heifer & transition cows • 1996 • Built commodity shed • 1998 • Built calf barn • 1999 • Added large manure storage Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  13. Multiple Steps & Years Dairy case 2 • 1990 • Built freestall barn, milked in tie-stall • 1991 • Began feeding TMR • 1995 • Built second freestall barn • 1998 • Remodeled stall barn, added swing parlor • 2000 • Built large manure storage Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  14. Watch Costs • Reuse equipment • Remodel buildings Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  15. Think, Investigate & Plan • Investigate options • Ask questions • Get input & help • Extension • MWPS publications • Dairy diagnostic team • Consultants • Plan, Plan, Plan Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  16. Consider Heifer Raisers • Reduce labor • Reduce facility needs Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  17. Minipit or Daily Haul Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  18. Manure Storage Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  19. Take home points • Big & positive change from stall to freestall barn and use TMR. • Multiple steps and years • Watch costs • Plan, Plan, Plan • Consider heifer raisers • Minimize manure handling costs Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  20. Set a target Set upgrade size Investigate & innovate Evaluate options Select best option Prepare plans Troubleshoot plans Implement plans Evaluate product Do it again! Steps to upgrade a dairy

  21. Upgrade stalls– improve cow comfort Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  22. Improve cow comfort • Ventilation • Cooling Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  23. Remodel & upgrade • Remodel with care • Structurally sound • Fits management • Functional • Location! Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  24. Remodel and Add Freestall barn addition to remodeled stall barn Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  25. Extended day lighting • 16 to 18 hours/day of light • 20 footcandles • Increases: • Milk production • Feed intake • Reproductive performance Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  26. Stall-barn lighting Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  27. Step-up parlor Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  28. Swing parlor Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  29. Palpation Rail Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  30. Transition Cow Facilities Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  31. Manure Storage Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  32. Milk house wastewater • MPCA regulations require proper handling • All producers impacted • Research and demonstration project proposed Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  33. Anaerobic digestion • Significant investment • Rule-of-thumb 400 cows or more Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  34. Take-home messages • Upgrading & modernization is a continuous process. • Many steps over years. • Watch costs. • Investigate, ask questions, get help. • Plan, Plan, Plan! Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  35. Summary • Facilities impact • Cow comfort and production • Time and labor needs • Plan and invest to • Increase income • Manage time and capital • There is not ideal design! Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

  36. Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering University of Minnesota

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