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  • Aerial photo of a dairy farm with cows gathered ready for milking.

    Building and running a dairy is a significant investment. Having the most updated technologies and systems can have a positive and major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers.

    Milking

    8 min read

  • A Black cows in a stable
    Herringbone entry & exit

    The page covers the essential design considerations for dairy entries and exits to ensure efficiency and cow welfare. It highlights the need for safe, reliable footing, a controlled slope at the entrance, and proper lighting conditions.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Herringbone entry & exit

    A Black cows in a stable

    The page covers the essential design considerations for dairy entries and exits to ensure efficiency and cow welfare. It highlights the need for safe, reliable footing, a controlled slope at the entrance, and proper lighting conditions.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • A cow stable platform
    Rotary entry & exit

    Dairy exit and entry races refer to the design of the pathways that lead cows in and out of the milking platform. Good exit and entry design can speed up the milking process and reduce cow injuries.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Rotary entry & exit

    A cow stable platform

    Dairy exit and entry races refer to the design of the pathways that lead cows in and out of the milking platform. Good exit and entry design can speed up the milking process and reduce cow injuries.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • A man milking a cow
    Herringbone bail pit

    The design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.

    Milking

    4 min read

    Herringbone bail pit

    A man milking a cow

    The design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.

    Milking

    4 min read

  • Related tools

    MilkSmart app

    Easily assess your milking performance, find out how much time you already spend on milking, and how much you can save.

    Tools

    Milking time planner

    Use this tool to estimate/assess the effect of different flexible milking times on milking intervals, weekly schedules and production.

    Tools

  • A woman milking from a dairy cow
    Rotary bail cupping

    Good platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Rotary bail cupping

    A woman milking from a dairy cow

    Good platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • CROP Handling
    Handling facilities

    Integrated cattle handling facilities, including head bales, crushes, and AI races, are essential for safe and efficient animal health tasks for both cows and handlers.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Handling facilities

    CROP Handling

    Integrated cattle handling facilities, including head bales, crushes, and AI races, are essential for safe and efficient animal health tasks for both cows and handlers.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • Dairy farm land aerial view
    Blueprints Building

    Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.

    Milking

    7 min read

    Blueprints Building

    Dairy farm land aerial view

    Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.

    Milking

    7 min read

  • An automated drafting systems in dairy farm
    Drafting systems

    Accurate drafting of cows into groups is a crucial part of managing a herd on dairy farms, and it becomes even more essential as herd sizes grow. This page discusses the importance of automated drafting systems in New Zealand dairy farming.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Drafting systems

    An automated drafting systems in dairy farm

    Accurate drafting of cows into groups is a crucial part of managing a herd on dairy farms, and it becomes even more essential as herd sizes grow. This page discusses the importance of automated drafting systems in New Zealand dairy farming.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • Cows wearing an electronic identification
    Electronic ID

    Electronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Electronic ID

    Cows wearing an electronic identification

    Electronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • Modern dairy shed feeding system
    Inshed Feeding

    Dairy shed feeding systems are tools to deliver concentrated feed to cows during milking, supplementing their pasture-based diet.

    Milking

    2 min read

    Inshed Feeding

    Modern dairy shed feeding system

    Dairy shed feeding systems are tools to deliver concentrated feed to cows during milking, supplementing their pasture-based diet.

    Milking

    2 min read