Analysis of different options of use of milking robots in dairy livestock

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
V.F. Fedorenko ◽  
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V.V. Kirsanov ◽  
N.P. Mishurov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Robotic Systems ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Box Models ◽  
Robotic Milking ◽  
The Cost

It has been established that currently there are about 700 milking robots in dairy farming in Russia, with a predominance of mono-box models. In flowconveyor robotic milking, it is possible to significantly reduce the number of automatic handlers and reduce the cost of a set of equipment due to the separate performing process steps for connecting the teatcups and the milking process itself compared to mono-boxes (one robot – one cow). It is noted that the latter are more expedient to use on small farms counting for up to 200-250 heads. For those farms that have 400 cows and more, it is more rational to build Yolochka milking parlors equipped with quarter-milking handlers and serviced by operators, which can then be robotized while keeping the milking trench for training animals in robotic milking. For those farms that have 800 heads and more, it is advisable to use automated rotating milking parlors, also along with their gradual transfer to robotic systems.

scholarly journals Branch and Bound Algorithm Based on Prediction Error of Metamodel for Computational Electromagnetics

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 6749
Author(s):  
Reda El Bechari ◽  
Stéphane Brisset ◽  
Stéphane Clénet ◽  
Frédéric Guyomarch ◽  
Jean Claude Mipo
Keyword(s):  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Prediction Error ◽  
Global Solutions ◽  
Black Box ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Electromagnetic Devices ◽  
Box Models ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Black Box Models

Metamodels proved to be a very efficient strategy for optimizing expensive black-box models, e.g., Finite Element simulation for electromagnetic devices. It enables the reduction of the computational burden for optimization purposes. However, the conventional approach of using metamodels presents limitations such as the cost of metamodel fitting and infill criteria problem-solving. This paper proposes a new algorithm that combines metamodels with a branch and bound (B&B) strategy. However, the efficiency of the B&B algorithm relies on the estimation of the bounds; therefore, we investigated the prediction error given by metamodels to predict the bounds. This combination leads to high fidelity global solutions. We propose a comparison protocol to assess the approach’s performances with respect to those of other algorithms of different categories. Then, two electromagnetic optimization benchmarks are treated. This paper gives practical insights into algorithms that can be used when optimizing electromagnetic devices.

Robotic milking: a review

Robotica ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Frost
Keyword(s):  
Robotic Systems ◽  
Robotic Milking ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
Milking Machine

SUMMARYAttaching the milking machine to the cow is the last remaining major repetitive task that the worker in a modern milking parlour has to perform. Several groups of research workers are developing robotic systems for this purpose. The task for the robot of locating the cow's teats and attaching the machine is complicated by morphological differences between cows and the need to allow the cow freedom to move during the operation. This paper reviews the progress that has been made.

The Influence of Biodiversity Provision on the Cost Structure of Swedish Dairy Farming

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joakim Gullstrand ◽  
Rembert De Blander ◽  
Staffan Waldo
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Cost Structure ◽  
Swedish Dairy ◽  
The Cost

REVIEW ARTICLE Laminitis in the dairy cow: a cell biological approach

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAY A. K. HENDRY ◽  
AMANDA J. MacCALLUM ◽  
CHRISTOPHER H. KNIGHT ◽  
COLIN J. WILDE
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Annual Incidence ◽  
Animal Suffering ◽  
A Cell ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Cost

Lameness is a major welfare concern in dairy cattle. Estimates of the annual incidence of lameness range from 4 to 30%, and even in well managed herds as many as 15% of animals can be affected (Esselmont, 1990). In addition to the cost in animal suffering, lameness is accompanied by loss of production on a scale comparable, in temperate countries, with that caused by mastitis. Lost production, veterinary charges and milk discard costs coupled with reduced fertility or premature culling in turn make lameness a major economic factor in dairy farming. In the UK alone, the estimated cost in lost production is £44–£90 million per annum, equivalent to £10–20 per cow (Booth, 1989; Esselmont, 1990).

scholarly journals When to Get In and Out of Dairy Farming: A Real Option Analysis

2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren W. Tauer
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Real Option ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Cost Structure ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Real Option Analysis ◽  
Option Model ◽  
Exit Decisions ◽  
Representative Farms ◽  
The Cost

The Dixit entry/exit real option model was applied to the entry/exit decisions of New York dairy farmers. For the cost structure of a 500-cow farm, the entry milk price is $17.52 per hundredweight (cwt) and the exit milk price is $10.84. For the 50-cow farm cost structure, the entry price is higher at $23.71 per cwt, and the exit price is also higher at $13.48. If infinite numbers of representative farms enter and exit at these prices, the price of milk should range between $13.48 and $17.52 per cwt.

Grass conservation

1972 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 85-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Murdoch
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Nutrient Losses ◽  
Cash Crop ◽  
Farm Unit ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
The Cost

Artificial drying is undoubtedly the most efficient method of grass conservation. The nutrient losses incurred in the drying process are low and, in contrast to other conservation techniques, grass drying is consistently efficient throughout the season and between seasons. However, both capital and running costs of a drying plant are high and inevitably the cost of production of dried grass is also high. Where there is a large proportion of small farms, as is the case in Northern Ireland, it appears to be out of the question for a farm unit to have a grass dryer because of costs. It is more than likely that under these conditions grass drying will be either undertaken on a cooperative or commercial basis, in the latter case the grass so used being a cash crop.

scholarly journals Economic framework of dairy family farms development

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (92) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
V. A. Chemerys ◽  
V. I. Dushka ◽  
V. L. Maksym ◽  
D. O. Solomonko
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
State Support ◽  
Economic Framework ◽  
Dairy Cattle Breeding ◽  
The Cost

One of main industry of livestock in Ukraine there is the dairy farming on the cost of gross value products, development of which status substantially influences on food security providing and AIC export potential forming. However much the about two third of industry gross value products made by households, which are characterized with the low level of efficiency and marketability. In the article the conducted researches are in relation to development dairy cattle breeding in Ukraine by creation of farms, including family type, on the base of households. Achievement of the put purpose, in our viewpoint, possible at forming of economic interest to work in dairy farming at the active rural population. As a result of research certainly basic economic criteria of farms development taking into account the maximum scales of production activity, cost of sales, and also necessary level of technological and economic efficiency, which will be instrumental in the successful functioning of such economic agent. The economic framework of dairy production is developed in the family farms of three types, which differ on the quantity of cows and sales prices for milk. Certainly, that the cost of the advanced capital which is needed for milk production organization in family farms will differ from 25 to 60 thousand euro taking into account state support indemnifications on the purchase of the fixed assets, scales of production and present material and technical resources of households, which creation is offered on the base of. Creation of farms with a herd not less than 20 cows at the farm gate wholesale milk price  and also farms with a herd not less than 9 cows, in a that number the already existent households created on a base subject to condition organization sales of total mine-out products on prices which are close to the retail, with the purpose of average monthly sufficient sum of cash flow achievement which will be instrumental in forming economic and investment interest, among the capable of working habitants in rural areas to produce milk is offered. Recoupment of such farms depending on the scales of production, milk sale prices and level of state support, will make from 3 to 6 years. The important condition of rapid family farms recoupment is a state support level, cows productivity and milk prices. Also certainly basic indexes of economic efficiency and investment attractiveness of milk production in the offered three types of farms. Conducted economic analysis of main indexes of efficiency, on the basis of which the best possible option dairy family farm is justify. The scientifically substantiated that family dairy farms development on the base of households in rural areas will be instrumental in the increase of economic potential of the dairy farming in Ukraine.

scholarly journals Features of Formation and Use of Production Resources by Small Farms in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Olga Myronivna Varchenko ◽  
Kateryna Vitalyivna Tkachenko ◽  
Valentyna Anatolyivna Byba ◽  
Nadiia Ivanivna Svynous
Keyword(s):  
Arable Land ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Coefficient Of Elasticity ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Allocative Inefficiency ◽  
Production Resources ◽  
Production Resource

Abstract It is proved that the effective development of small farms is ensured by the level of their resource supply and the balance of production resources, the efficiency of which we have been carried out on the basis of the calculation of allocative and technical efficiency. According to the obtained equation of production function, we conclude that the most elastic factor is the cost of seeds, fertilizers, feed and other material costs. An increase of this resource by 1% will lead to an increase in the result by 0.395%. The smallest value of the coefficient of elasticity was obtained from such production resource as arable land. The obtained model shows that there is a decreasing effect on the scale, since the sum of the regression coefficients is less than 1 (equal to 0.962), which means that if the resources increase in some proportion, then the volumes of revenue increase in a smaller proportion. It is substantiated that allocative inefficiency is caused not by the excessive use of resources in small farms, but by the higher prices for them and the underestimated agricultural output.

scholarly journals Comparative economics of rural and periurban dairy farming in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 762-767
Author(s):  
Vinayak Patil ◽  
B. S. Reddy ◽  
S. S. Patil ◽  
G. M. Hiremath
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Economic Indicator ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Fixed Cost ◽  
Crossbred Cows ◽  
Comparative Economics ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Crossbred Cow

Cost of milk production is an important economic indicator in assessing the farm household efficiency in milk production as well as basis for price fixation. The study was undertaken to analyse the cost and returns of milk production in rural and periurban dairy farms of Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. The per day maintenance cost in periurban dairy farms (` 150.64) was highest compared to rural dairy farms (` 91.29)for local cows, crossbred cows and buffaloes. Among total maintenance costs of periurban dairy farming, feed and fodder costs accounted major share (73.49%) followed by labour cost (15.53%) and total fixed cost (7.73%). The return per litre of milk was highest (` 8.91) for crossbred cows followed by buffalo (` 4.82) and local cows (` 0.14). The net return from crossbred cow was more than that of buffalo and local cows indicating higher profitability in rearing crossbred cow in the study area.

scholarly journals Improvement of methodological aspects to calculate the cost of dairy products: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 04036
Author(s):  
B Menglikulov ◽  
R Dusmuratov ◽  
D Mamadiyorov
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Practical Recommendations

This article deals with the calculation of the cost of products in dairy farming. The approaches of economists to the concepts of cost and calculation have been studied. Conclusions, scientific proposals and practical recommendations have been developed to improve the methodological aspects of costing in dairy farming.

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