Parlour Options for Larger Herds Farming Note

Installing a new parlour is a big decision as the parlour will be at the core of your dairy production for many years. A new parlour needs to be able to meet today's requirements as well as be able to cope with the potential demands of future herd expansion. The parlour also needs to be part of an efficient milking system which will reduce stress on cows and farm staff.

This Farming Note covers:

• Potential performance of different parlour types
• New parlour space requirements
• Ways to improve the throughput performance of a new parlour

Issued December 2011.

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