System design
For milking on the individual farm you need to specify a plant that best meets the requirements on the particular farm.
Points to be considered
Table below can give an idea of different parlour designs operational parameters in comparison with each other. The figures presented in this table can be used as a rough guide for initial assessment.
Barn milking systems/milking pipelines are suitable for farms where the cows are kept tied in stalls.
Portable milking machines are useful for farmers with small herds, and when the animals cannot be brought to the parlour for any reason.
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