3 times a day milking what to expect

[Milkcow365]

Basically considering 3x milking to get more from what I've got, and if I could get a decent rota and someone willing to do the 3rd milking I think I could work it well for everyone and it might even work out more time off for everybody,

 

[whynot2]

we've been doing it 2.5 years and still doing it. If you can get your cows milked and back to feed and cubicles in less than an hour it will work well. The key is getting good staff to fill that rota and in order to try and maintain some consistency.

 

[whynot2]

We got a 4.5 litre milk response initially from 33 litre starting point

 

[jockthethistle]

Will need higher energy in ration .. Hfrs will need to be dryed off sooner for longer recovery .. You'll get your higher output but will need to feed for it. .. Udder health will improve .. a bit .. Good luck. .. jtt.

 

[simmy_bull]

Didn't Rodger Evans say years ago Friday and Saturday nights were the sticking point for getting staff at the younger end of the scale

 

[Headless chicken]

@jimmer @Fraserb

 

[Milkcow365]

We got a 4.5 litre milk response initially from 33 litre starting point

What are you averaging now, people say you get a big jump then over the years it falls away?

 

[In the pit]

Produce more milk it'll mean we over produce again. Processes can drop price again
Yes go for it
Oh dear oh dear

 

[Headless chicken]

Produce more milk it'll mean we over produce again. Processes can drop price again
Yes go for it
Oh dear oh dear

Has he stated he intends to produce more? Maybe he will milk less cows doing more milk to create a more sociable rota?

 

[Beef farmer]

What to expect? A bleedy visit from a doctor.

 

[In the pit]

He said he's gonna get more from what he's got .he not gonna to spend more on wages feed ,etc etc oh but I want the same output
.what

 

[Barleycorn]

Would 3 times a day milking burn out the cows quicker? Intensive Holstein systems already average 2 to three lactations?

 

[Clay52]

What are you averaging now, people say you get a big jump then over the years it falls away?

I've never heard that. Why would it?

 

[Clay52]

Produce more milk it'll mean we over produce again. Processes can drop price again
Yes go for it
Oh dear oh dear

Every litre contributes to oversupply, not just what other people do

 

[In the pit]

With processors offering 5pence/ltr to producers who produce more milk now than they did last year how long before the flood gates open again.already hearing people who are starting to push the cake. Keep the processors short price will soon jump when they haven't got enough milk

 

[Headless chicken]

With processors offering 5pence/ltr to producers who produce more milk now than they did last year how long before the flood gates open again.already hearing people who are starting to push the cake. Keep the processors short price will soon jump when they haven't got enough milk

But that's no new thing. They've offered that on Autumn milk to help balance the spring flush. I agree it's a risky game to play though

 

[whynot2]

were at 33 now but we calves majority of our herd from sept to feb so our average DIM is getting about a month of its peak. We will prob drop do 31 but usually peak around 39. Make sure there feet are right, you need all your ducks in a row before you start. We routine trim pre drying off and at 60 DIM. We were sick of the amount of milk on beds etc. If you can get reliable night milkers the winter routine is a hell of a lot better, were done for 4 30 in the afternoon if we want to be, no excuses for being late to any do's on a night now!

 

[Exfarmer]

Would 3 times a day milking burn out the cows quicker? Intensive Holstein systems already average 2 to three lactations?

Why would it? Far less stress on the udder being emptied more often. Seem to remeber a 10% jump in yields , but you must feed for it, otherwise only extra cost is the milking cost.

 

[bar718]

With more milk do u accept lower fat and protein percentages , relying on total yield going up to increase total yield of kg's of fat and protein or is it possible to feed extra to keep percentages up and if so would it stack up to do so ?

 

[ffarmwr]

were at 33 now but we calves majority of our herd from sept to feb so our average DIM is getting about a month of its peak. We will prob drop do 31 but usually peak around 39. Make sure there feet are right, you need all your ducks in a row before you start. We routine trim pre drying off and at 60 DIM. We were sick of the amount of milk on beds etc. If you can get reliable night milkers the winter routine is a hell of a lot better, were done for 4 30 in the afternoon if we want to be, no excuses for being late to any do's on a night now!

So what time do you do the milkings?