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Incorporate these design considerations for rotary parlor facilities

Consider these design specs when planning for a rotary milking facility. Doing so before breaking ground may help reduce the headaches and cost of the project.

September 12, 2023

Robert Pol

There are several design aspects to consider when planning a new rotary milking facility, including the following concepts. Do the research and plan before breaking ground to save you headaches and, most likely, money if last-minute changes are requested.

Breathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit

Retrofitting and upgrading a milking parlor can help one stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success by increasing performance and productivity of the herd.

August 22, 2023

Jane Burton

As dairy farms grow and evolve, so do their milking parlor and technology needs. While many farms start with basic systems, as herds grow and milk production increases, the time may come when upgrades and retrofits are necessary.

Key factors to consider for building a parlor expansion

Evaluating current facilities and goals can help you decide if a parlor update or an expansion is the best fit for your farm.

July 20, 2023

Dustin Moore

Are you considering expanding your milking parlor? If so, you probably know how daunting of a task it can be. However, with proper planning and the right resources, expanding your parlor can increase efficiency and productivity for your operation.

Four factors we see with successful robot retrofits

October 19, 2020

Jouni Pitkaranta

Milking in a parlor is hard work. It is fixed on certain times and requires a great deal of labor. For that reason, both small farms and large farms are looking at options to automate milking.

Expansion could be possible with what you already have

July 19, 2020

Robert Pol

In the difficult times we are currently facing, expansion opportunities may be on hold or even canceled, but do they need to be? Could automatic milking still be the next step for your facility?

Dairyman retrofits small parlors on a budget

May 13, 2020

Tamara Scully

Steven Weaver of Meadowley Farm in Morrisville, New York, milks his seasonal herd of 65 cows in his handmade retrofitted parlor. With two people milking, the cows are all back out onto pasture in one hour. But it wasn’t always that way.

Reconstructing the idea of a retrofit

April 17, 2020

Keith Ortiz

Retrofitting a dairy barn has been a popular choice to make upgrades more affordable than they would be when building new, yet “retrofitting” isn’t unique to the dairy industry.

Which dairy equipment has the best payback?

March 24, 2020

Whitney Davis

As you ponder this question, consider the following: 1) It runs every day. 2) It runs for multiple hours each day. 3) On many dairies, it runs around the clock, every day. 4) It harvests your most valuable crop.

What type of investment should dairy producers consider making to their milking systems this year?

February 7, 2020

Karen Lee

For most dairies, profits found in 2020 will likely be used to pay back debt accrued in recent years. Financial advisers also suggest using profits to grow the business or make it more efficient. Since the milking system is the most heavily used equipment on the farm, it could be an area worthy of added investment.

Facility planning

December 10, 2019

Peter Wright and Tim Terry

Dairy farming is a constantly changing business. Farming for the long-term requires a facility that changes as well. Expansion, new technology and new enterprises may all be in every sustainable farm’s future.

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Incorporate these design considerations for rotary parlor facilities

Breathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit

Key factors to consider for building a parlor expansion

Four factors we see with successful robot retrofits

Expansion could be possible with what you already have

Dairyman retrofits small parlors on a budget

Reconstructing the idea of a retrofit

Which dairy equipment has the best payback?

What type of investment should dairy producers consider making to their milking systems this year?

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