Northstar Dairy Services

06/15/2026

Clean, well-maintained equipment doesn’t just look better but performs better, lasts longer and costs less over time. Check out this article from Progressive Dairy and improve your robot performance today:
https://www.agproud.com/articles/63197-7-reasons-why-clean-milking-robots-perform-better

06/11/2026

Who thinks DeLaval should bring back the pink Swinging Cow Brushes this fall 🤔

06/08/2026

Looking to ReCharge your parlor? Talk to us about DeLaval's Milking Automation today.

Featured here is MA500!

06/04/2026

With DeLaval Milk Solids Analysis, you get direct insights into fat, protein and lactose at every milking – no sampling, no consumables. Track daily & weekly averages in DeLaval Plus to spot unbalanced feeding plans, keep milk composition under control, improve feeding management, and deliver more consistent milk quality.

Learn more about Milk Solids Analysis here: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/farm-solutions/farm-management/delaval-biosensors/delaval-milk-solids-analysis/

06/01/2026

Did you have a chance to catch the Reproduction performance with progesterone monitoring webinar presented by Hoard’s Dairyman? It is worth a watch! Featured guest Kyle Zwieg of Zwieg's Maple Acres in Wisconsin shared his experience switching to DeLaval VMS™ V310 milking robots with in-line progesterone sampling. With help from this technology, providing Kyle with actionable reports so he could make informed decisions about his herd's reproductive health, the pregnancy rate on is farm jumped from 22% to 47% in nine months!

You can watch the webinar recording here: https://www.delaval.com/en-ca/knowledge-hub/educational-content/trending-topics/webinar-recording-reproduction-performance-with-progesterone-monitoring/

05/28/2026

The DeLaval Rotary E500 is designed to generate throughput efficiency by using the deep understanding that DeLaval has built up over 140 years. You will see the benefits of this experience, combined with our eye for detail, in everything from how the Rotary E500 works with cows' natural movements and physiology to how it makes it easy and safe for workers - all built around a milking system that delivers advanced extraction, vacuum, and pulsation settings for fast, gentle milking.

Learn more about the E500 here: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/explore-our-farm-solutions/milking/rotary/delaval-rotary-E500/

05/25/2026

The DeLaval teat spray robot TSR2 works in-step with your external rotary, offering consistent, accurate coverage. It is equipped with a multi-faceted safety system to help prevent accidents to personnel and livestock. TSR2 is engineered for harsh working conditions and does not require a connection to the milking system’s management program.

Learn more about how TSR2 can help your operation here: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/farm-solutions/milking/rotary/delaval-teat-spray-robot-tsr/

05/21/2026

The DeLaval Evanza™ Milking Cluster features DeLaval TopFlow™, an unrivaled technology that can handle the highest milk flows and supports good udder health. DeLaval test farms were able to reduce the milking time by up to 7% and the number of air ingresses by up to 83%.

Learn more about Evanza™ here: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/farm-solutions/milking-ecosystem/at-the-milking-point/clusters/delaval-evanza-milking-cluster/

05/18/2026

Looking for ways to make your current milking system more efficient? For Ryan from Si-Ellen Farms, Flow-Responsive™ Milking has helped optimize his DeLaval rotary E500. "It's very clear to me that FRM [Flow-Responsive™ Milking] works, we went from close to 20% forced detaches and now we're running 12% or 13%...We're able to put more cows through the parlor than we were before."

For Ryan from Si-Ellen Farms, Flow-Responsive™ Milking has helped optimize his DeLaval rotary E500. "It's very clear to me that FRM [Flow-Responsive™ Milking...

05/14/2026

DeLaval VMS™ Batch Milking is designed with medium to large dairy operations in mind. The system simplifies daily routines by combining automation with traditional milking. It allows for integration with existing milking practices while improving the working environment, making it an excellent choice for modern dairy operations.

Learn more about VMS Batch Milking here: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/learn/trending-topics/introducing-vms-batch-milking/