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Decision Support System for Dairy Production and Expansion

Last Updated: March 09, 2010

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A renewed shift toward advanced information management is currently taking place within the dairy industry. Previously foreign words such as “modeling” and “simulation” are becoming commonplace, thanks largely in part to advancements in computer technology.

Released March 8, 2010

MADISON, Wis. – Several decisions are made daily on a dairy farm – some involve cow and labor management, others address crop and business concerns, and there are a host of others in between. Unfortunately, dairy producers do not always have enough information to make the best decisions for current circumstances. One could argue time constraints significantly hamper the ability to make profitable decisions all the time noted Victor E. Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension dairy systems management specialist.

“Oftentimes there are too many variables that simply cannot be controlled due to the nature of the business. A combination of highly volatile market prices and increasingly complex technology and management strategies do not leave much margin for error, either,” he added.

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