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Cow flow
Moving the herd comfortably to, from, and within the dairy is an important part of the milking process.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/
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Moving cattle
Understanding how cows experience the world differently to us can make moving cattle much easier on your farm.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/moving-cattle/
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The Rotary Entry
Improve cow flow and milking efficiency by ensuring the connection between the yard and inside of the dairy is well designed.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/rotary-design/the-rotary-entry/
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Bail and Cupping Area
Good platform design can help keep cows and people safe and it helps cow flow into the dairy.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/rotary-design/bail-and-cupping-area/
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The Rotary Exit
Dairy exit races have a big impact on how quickly cows leave the milking platform, and how easily they can be drafted.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/rotary-design/the-rotary-exit/
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Rotary Design
Making sure cows are comfortable while entering and exiting the dairy as well as during milking, will have big benefits for cow flow and efficiency.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/rotary-design/
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Track Building
Understanding the principles and process involved in building a track should help when dealing with contractors.
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Track and Yard
Moving the herd to and from the dairy is an important part of the milking process, it affects animal welfare and milking efficiency.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/track-and-yard/
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Herringbone Design
Making sure cows are comfortable while entering and exiting the dairy as well as during milking, will have big benefits for cow flow and efficiency.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/herringbone-design/
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Yard and handling facilities
Well integrated cattle handling facilities make completing animal health tasks more efficient and safer for stock handlers and cows.
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Dairy Stockmanship
Milking is a key time where people and stock interact. Maximise animal health, minimise injuries to people and cows and get milking running smoothly with good dairy stockmanship.
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Herringbone Exit
Exit races should be designed to enable easy drafting and ensure cows can leave the platform quickly and safely.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/herringbone-design/herringbone-exit/
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Herringbone Entry
The connection between the yard and the inside of the dairy should be designed to encourage cows to enter, and improve cow flow.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/herringbone-design/herringbone-entry/
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Bail and Pit
The design of the milking bail, pipework and pit are important factors in welfare and ensuring good cow flow into the dairy.
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Backing gates
If a backing gate is well designed and used correctly it can help to improve cow flow into the dairy.
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Handling facilities
Well integrated cattle handling facilities make it quicker and safer to complete animal health tasks for both stock handlers and cows.
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Yard Features
Well designed and maintained yards maximise cow flow, eliminate the need for milkers to leave the pit, and minimise lameness.
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Training heifers
Heifers are valuable stock and their introduction to the milking herd requires time and patience.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/training-heifers/
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Dairy environments
Creating a good dairy environment is key to an efficient milking. This includes dairy design and milker behaviour.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/dairy-environments/
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Efficient Tracks
Well designed, constructed and maintained tracks will save you time and money. Find out here what makes a perfect track.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/milking-efficiently/cow-flow/track-and-yard/efficient-tracks/
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Track and yard intersection
The surface of the yard is different to the track and it can be a common problem area for cows. The intersection needs to be well designed and maintained.
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Multiple mobs
Tips to manage multiple mobs in a way that will minimise their impact on the milking routine.
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/managing-multiple-mobs/