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J. Shortall is a researcher focused on the sustainability and efficiency of pasture-based automatic milking systems (AMS), with key contributions in energy management and dairy cow behavior. Their most-cited work, “Daily and seasonal trends of electricity and water use on pasture-based automatic milking dairy farms” (27 citations), provides foundational insights into the major electricity and water-consuming components of AMS, establishing critical consumption trends across seasonal calving systems. This research is vital for reducing the environmental footprint of robotic dairying. In a second influential study (11 citations), Shortall examined how concentrate allocation influences cow traffic and milk production in pasture-based AMS, addressing a core challenge of integrating grazing with robotic milking. By identifying feed strategies that optimize voluntary cow movement, this work helps farmers improve system efficiency and animal productivity. Shortall’s research bridges agricultural engineering and animal science, offering practical solutions for sustainable dairy farming. Their findings are widely cited by researchers and advisors seeking to enhance resource efficiency and operational design in automated pasture systems, making them a notable voice in precision livestock farming.
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