Dairy parlours and milking
Find out more about parlour design, parlour routine, robotic milking and efficiency to increase profitabilty.
Buildings
Poorly installed parlours can cause problems from mastitis, to handling problems and impact on output and finances. Read how to avoid the pitfalls and ensure best practice.
New building work – do your ground work first
Gadgets
Guide to an array of gadgets to help you in the parlour, including milking clusters, tail clippers and mobile phone covers.
Gadgets to help in the parlour
Parlour tests
Maintenance and routine testing of parlour equipment is crucial for cow health and perfomance. Advice on tests and how to perform them.
Routine parlour tests and upkeep will pay dividends
Parlour routine
Hygiene, routine, calmness and timing are all key factors in any parlour routine. Advice on best practice.
Get back to basics for parlour efficiency
Rotary parlours
Many producers are moving from a herringbone system to rotary, careful managment of parlour employees is key in getting this right and ensuring a return on your investment.
Focus on staff to get the most from rotary parlours
Robotic milkers
Pros and cons and the factors you need to consider if you move to robotic milking – case study
Robotic milkers need proper consideration
Overcoming rising cell counts
Case study – How a new dairy complex overcame rising cell counts and mastitis
On-farm service helps reduce cell counts
Teat health
How to ensure good teat health in your parlour