Judy McLean
Papers
10
Total Citations
96
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5
About
Judy McLean is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic and precision dairy farming, whose work has made a significant contribution to the adoption and optimization of automated milking systems in North America and beyond. Publishing prolifically in 2002, McLean emerged as a central figure during a pivotal moment in dairy industry transformation, when robotic milking technology was transitioning from European innovation to broader global application. Her most cited work, "Strategies for incorporating robotic milking into North American herd management" (27 citations), alongside her influential study on cow traffic and animal behaviour in robotic systems (25 citations), helped establish foundational management frameworks that dairy producers could practically implement. McLean's research spanned a remarkably broad scope, addressing udder health comparisons, barn space design, teat cleaning protocols, economic investment decisions, and international field trials in Israel. Notably, she played an organizational role in convening the First North American Conference on Robotic Milking in Toronto in 2002, cementing her influence on the regional research community. Her body of work collectively laid critical groundwork for the widespread adoption of automated milking systems across North American dairy operations.
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- 4Robotic milking: a report of a field trial in Israel.10 citations · 2002
- 5Managing the change to a robotic milking system.5 citations · 2002
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