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Talking Dairy summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation

Welcome to the second of our Talking Dairy summer yarns. In this bonus episode, we revisit the most downloaded episode of 2024 where Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of once-a-day milking in early lactation. They explain why more farmers are trying it, the regional differences, and the common reasons for this shift. You’ll also learn how it impacts farm operations and what to consider before trying once-a-day or flexible milking yourself. 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Factors driving adoption of flexible milking in early lactation and across the season 1:47 - Trends in regional milking frequencies 4:57 - Why some farmers are using OAD in early lactation 6:09 - Examples of how OAD in early lactation impacted operations 8:26 - The science of OAD milking and the influence on production 11:44 - Episode summary