Blueprints and building

Information and example dairy layouts to assist with project management.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/new-dairies-and-technology/blueprints-and-building/

The Rotary Entry

The connection between the yard and the inside of the dairy should be designed to encourage cows to enter, read more here.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/rotary/rotary-design/the-rotary-entry/

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/rotary/rotary-design/bail-and-cupping-area/

The Rotary Exit

The design of dairy exit races can 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/rotary/rotary-design/the-rotary-exit/

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/rotary/rotary-design/

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/herringbone/herringbone-design/

New Dairies and Technology

The dairy is a significant investment. Use this section to make informed decisions when building a new dairy or installing technology.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/new-dairies-and-technology/

Do you need an upgrade?

Big projects often require a large outlay. Check out our helpful advice and tips here.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/new-dairies-and-technology/do-you-need-an-upgrade/

Choosing your dairy and yard type

Get help and advice in deciding which dairy type best suits your needs.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/new-dairies-and-technology/choosing-your-dairy-and-yard-type/

Herringbone Exit

The design of dairy exit races can have a large effect on how quickly cows leave the milking platform, and how easily they can be drafted.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/herringbone/herringbone-design/herringbone-exit/

Herringbone Entry

The connection between the yard and the inside of the dairy should be designed to encourage cows to enter, read more here.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/herringbone/herringbone-design/herringbone-entry/

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.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/herringbone/herringbone-design/bail-and-pit-design/

Dairy environs

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-environs/