Discover how the Teat Detection System 2+ combines smarter software, laser precision, and continuous data to deliver a more accurate, cow-focused milking experience.

Take a few minutes now to save hours of headache (or brain freeze!) when it gets cold.

Installing new rubber covers on your Type 6 brush motor? A small detail can make a big difference, using the right bolt is key to preventing damage.

As we head into 2026, British Columbia’s dairy industry stands at a pivotal moment. A confluence of economic pressures, regulatory shifts, climate threats, and evolving consumer expectations are rewriting the rules. For dairy farmers, processors, retailers, and those who depend on this sector, understanding these challenges is not optional, it’s essential. Those who anticipate and adapt will not just survive but thrive. Here are the major challenges facing the BC dairy mark

Not every alert is for everyone. Discover how to tailor Lely Horizon notifications so the right people get the right info.

Fumbling in the dark isn’t a strategy, brighten up your robot room this season.

Heat stress is a real concern: it lowers milk yields, impacts cow fertility, and can even increase health challenges like lameness or mastitis. One of the most effective tools for reducing heat stress is a good barn ventilation system, often anchored by high-quality fans.

Open your Horizon “Group Daily Heat Stress” graph and find out.

Udder health has a direct impact on milk quality, cow comfort, and farm profitability. Horizon provides powerful tools to track early warning signs, analyze trends, and support better decision making when it comes to mastitis and overall herd health. By understanding how reports like 12 and 23 work, and how factors such as somatic cell count, conductivity, and milk deviations are measured, you can take a more proactive approach to keeping your herd healthy and productive.

Upgrading to the Lely Astronaut A5 Next reduces operating costs, improves uptime, and creates opportunities for more milk and growth compared to the A4.

If you have Horizon, you have a fully supported WCR PC on your farm. If we cannot fix it, we replace it. When requirements ramp up as...

Oops! Culled the Wrong Cow? It happens—long day, quick click, wrong cow. If you accidentally culled a cow in Horizon, don’t panic. She’s not gone forever! With just a few clicks, you can bring her back and get her into the right group again. Watch the 1-minute video or follow the easy steps below to undo the oops.

With incentive days available for the remainder of the year and quota allocations on the horizon, many farms are exploring options for...

Boosting Reproduction Performance on Your Dairy Farm Good reproductive performance is one of the most important drivers of profitability...

proAction files are now available digitally on your customer OneDrive. Shortcuts have been made available on the desktop of your Horizon...

Before you hit play, make sure your liquid system is properly configured. From naming your liquid and setting units, to adding devices like pumps and sensors, the 360 Rain app walks you through it all. Don’t forget to check your safeties, pressure settings, and flow sources—then you're ready to roll!

Get the most from your service visits. Learn what WCR invoice codes mean, how call types affect cost, and how planning ahead can lower your farm’s service expenses.

Feed speed in Lely Horizon can be set by milk speed to optimize cow visits. Adjust per feed type or group to improve intake, while considering impact on robot capacity and milking time.

As milk production increases, raising healthy calves is crucial for future success.

Upgrade to the Type 6 brush motor — half the cost, improved cable management, and field serviceable.