Posts by Cordale Ottley:

Cordale came to work for DHI Computing Service in 2008. Since that time, his fascination with the dairy side of the business earned him the primary responsibility of working with Amelicor. Though he did not grow up on a farm, he tries to reflect the farming spirit in the limited space of his suburban home backyard.

If there's one thing dairy producers understand, it's that operations don't stop. Cows need to be fed. Herds need to be managed. Employees still need information to do their jobs. Every hour of downtime creates additional work, unnecessary stress,...

The Illustrator Behind the Christmas Cows

Over the past decade, Amelicor’s annual Christmas greeting has evolved from simple email messages into a tradition featuring beautifully illustrated cows in festive winter settings. At the center of this tradition is Joshua Sagers, the artist and...

Efficient Harvest - How Technology Can Help

Harvest time is one of the busiest and most critical periods for any farm. Getting things done right—efficiently and accurately—can make a big difference to the farm’s bottom line and the quality of feed for livestock. But when you’ve got multiple...

From the help desk: harnessing the power of data

In the world of dairy farming, the smallest adjustments can lead to significant outcomes. This narrative unfolds through the experiences of two dairies, under the guidance of a diligent nutritionist, Bryan Soares and Amelicor's help desk.

In this article, we'll explore what accountability really means. We'll see how it's not about micro-management, surveillance tactics, or criticizing. Instead, accountability is a key part of making positive changes and reaching both personal and...

In the world of dairy farming, achieving optimal efficiency is the key to profitability and sustainability. Every process, every resource, and every aspect of the operation must be carefully managed to ensure the best results. One crucial area that...

At the end of the day we understand, it's all about the cows. Because of that, most producers find it difficult to take off a few days to leave a farm that continues to run while they're away. And because we understand that, why would we continue to...

Tolerances - Setting your feeders up for success

One of my co-workers told me a story about how it felt when he was a feeder. He talked about a problematic experience that often happened when he was building a ration.

To create a better picture of how EZfeed software helps dairy operations, we followed 14 dairies who were testing with their local DHIA. We collected the data for six months before installing EZfeed to establish a basis for comparison. After...

You know the feeling, you graduate from school and then real life starts. Does it match your expectations? Can you relate your education to what you end up doing?

The improvements that dairy herds have seen in the last several years are not natural consequences of time nor are they accidental. Every improvement within the dairy industry has been the result of deliberate decisions. Using management software...

Feeding cows on a dairy is probably not something a consumer thinks about every day. But for Amelicor this is a science that could be likened to an Olympic athlete with a team of nutritionists, trainers, and coaches. Dairy cows quite literally have...

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Posts by Cordale Ottley:

Cybersecurity for Dairy Operations: The Best Defense Is Being Ready to Recover

Illustrator Spotlight: The Christmas Cows

Building an Efficient Harvest: Key Considerations, Challenges, and How Technology Can Help

From the Help Desk: A Testament to Harnessing the Power of Data in EZfeed Software

Beyond Micro-Management: Embracing Accountability for a Productive Work Culture

Winning Against Waste: Your Essential Guide to a Feed Shrink Tracking Program

Why do we put on the Annual Herd & Feed Conference?

How to Setup Your Feeders for Success Using Tolerances in EZfeed

How Fast Can EZfeed Pay for Itself? [Case Study]

A Video That Answers Why You Should Care About The Dairy Challenge

Why is Genomics Important?

Working Smarter and Improving Performance with New Technology

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