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DESCRIPTION:Automation in the Barn: Managing Milk Quality in Automated Milk
 ing Systems\n\nWednesday\, August 26\, 2026\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\n
 Speakers: \n\nDr. John Penry\, Chief Technical Officer\, Aurora Dairies\n\
 nMaintaining milk quality is a critical challenge as more dairy farms adop
 t automated milking systems. Dr. John Penry will examine the factors that 
 influence milk quality in automated systems and share practical strategies
  for monitoring and improving outcomes. Topics will include udder health m
 anagement\, milking system hygiene\, troubleshooting common quality issues
 \, and best practices for farms transitioning to or operating automated mi
 lking. \n\nDownload the webinar flyer (PDF).\n\nAll 2025 and 2026 webinar 
 dates are available to view on the Northwest Crops and Soils YouTube chann
 el.  \n\nThe mission of the Tri-State Dairy Team is to unite Maine\, New H
 ampshire\, and Vermont in advancing dairy management through collaborative
  educational programs\, addressing shared industry challenges\, and foster
 ing innovation across northern New England.\n\nStarting in January 2025\, 
 join the team of Dairy Extension Professionals from UMaine\, UNH\, and UVM
  and guests for live monthly webinars held on the last Wednesday of each m
 onth from 11:30am-12:30pm.  Sessions will focus on current dairy research 
 and programs happening in the tri-state region\, including interviews\, pr
 esentations and roundtable discussions.   Tune in live to stay up-to-date 
 and join the conversation.  All sessions will be recorded and posted to th
 e UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils YouTube channel.  \n\nIn 2026\, 
 the theme is Advancing Dairy Systems Through Technology.\n\nIn July and Au
 gust\, webinars will focus on automation in the barn and the technologies 
 transforming how dairy farmers manage daily operations.
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SUMMARY:Automation in the Barn: Managing Milk Quality in Automated Milking 
 Systems
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 milk-quality-in-automated-milking-systems
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