Worldwide Robotic Milking

About Worldwide Robotic Milking

This is the international podcast dedicated specifically to robotic milking. Independent robotic milking consultants Gareth Jones, of Robotic Milking Systems, and John Gerbitz, of Cow Corner Consulting, talk about their experience with robotic milking. Gareth is from the UK and he works with project planning before the purchase. John focuses on herd management and its impact on robot and cow performance.

Publisher

John Gerbitz/Gareth Jones

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 18 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Comparing, Voluntary Milking, Batch Milking, and Parlors - with guest Doyle Waybright

   Host [Host Name] interviews Doyle Waybright of Mason Dixon Farms about his extensive experience with voluntary robotic milking, batch milking, and rotary parlors, offering insights into their suitability for large dairies.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Creating the Blueprint for Large Herd Robotic Milking - with guest Doyle Waybright

   Host Gareth and Host John interview Doyle Waybright of Mason-Dixon Farms about his blueprint for large herd robotic milking, sharing insights on what worked and why he's no longer milking with robots.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Footbaths - Preventing Lameness While Maintaining Cow Flow

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about optimizing footbath placement and use to prevent lameness and maintain cow flow in robotic milking barns.

4. 

   22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Keys to Profitability and Labor Efficiency in Robotic Milking - with guest Jim Salfer

   Host [Host Name] interviews Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension about his economic models for robotic milking profitability and labor efficiency.

5. 

   7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   History and Adaptation of Robotic Milking - with guest Jim Salfer

   Host [Host Name] interviews Jim Salfer, University of Minnesota Extension, exploring the history and ongoing innovation of robotic milking systems.

6. 

   24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Keeping Cows Clean, Dry, and Comfortable in Robot Barns

   Host John Smith and guest Gareth Jones discuss strategies for keeping cows clean, dry, and comfortable in robot barns, offering insights into bedding and manure management.

7. 

   10 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Part 2 - Robots as a Management Tool - with guest Jake Connor

   Dairy farmer Jake Connor shares how robotic milking serves as a powerful management tool, offering insights applicable to both grazing and confinement operations.

8. 

   27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Part 1 - Robots as a Management Tool - with guest Jake Connor

   Host [Host Name] interviews Jake Connor, a South Australian dairy farmer, about integrating robotic milking as a management tool for grazing and herd health.

9. 

   13 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Key Performance Indicators for Cows Milked in Robots

   Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name], a leading expert in dairy science, discuss key performance indicators for cows in robotic milking systems, offering insights into optimizing milk production and cow well-being.

10. 

    29 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Key Performance Indicators for Milking Robots

    Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name, Credential] discuss key performance indicators for voluntary milking systems, offering insights into farm experience and goals.

11. 

    15 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Working on a Robotic Dairy

    Gareth and John compare notes on the realities of labor roles and expectations when working on a robotic dairy farm.

12. 

    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    The Robotic Recipe for Batch Milking

    Host Gareth Davies interviews Danish robotic milking facility owners about their successful batch milking strategies and insights.

13. 

    18 May 2026

    Robotic Milking with Rotational Grazing

    Gareth and John talk about cows living their best life with robots and rotational grazing. This episode covers the logistics of motivating cows to return from the pasture to be milked in the robots, and the mindset required to make it happen.

14. 

    4 May 2026

    Feeding Concentrates in the Robots

    How much can a cow eat while she is in the robot? John and Gareth discuss how milking duration, form, and feed settings affect what cows are able to consume while they are in the robots.

15. 

    20 Apr 2026

    The Role of Concentrates in Robotic Milking

    Pellets are the most common feed used in robots, but meal and liquid are also popular. In this episode, John and Gareth talk about where each feed fits, and even no feed in the robots.

16. 

    6 Apr 2026

    The Role of Forages in Robotic Milking

    Quality forages are the cornerstone of successful robotic milking. John and Gareth discuss crops, harvesting and storage of forages in the US and UK and how they impact robotic milking.

17. 

    23 Mar 2026

    Robotic Milking Configurations

    John and Gareth compare the use of free flow, guided flow, and batch milking in their US and UK markets.

18. 

    9 Mar 2026

    Welcome to the Worldwide Robotic Milking Podcast

    Meet John Gerbitz of Cow Corner Consulting and Gareth Jones of Robotic Milking Systems. Gareth and John are independent consultants that specialize in robotic milking. This is the international podcast dedicated exclusively to robotic milking.

Inside a recent episode

Comparing, Voluntary Milking, Batch Milking, and Parlors - with guest Doyle Waybright

Published 2 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We've got a similar amount of skepticism today for batch milking. And I think a lot of it from people who don't understand it. And I think the point that Gareth has made 500 plus cows, and this doesn't mean that robots should no longer be used for voluntary milking. there can be two different valuable uses of a milking robot. […]

Who has been a guest on Worldwide Robotic Milking

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• Doyle Waybright
• Jim Salfer
• Jake Connor

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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