Geometric planning parameters of milking parlors of similar capacity and different arrangement of animals on cow platform were analyzed. Indicator (K) was calculated to reflect the ratio of length (L) to width (
Latency to enter the milking stall was longer for group milking parlors (side-by-side: 44.0 ± 3.2 s; herringbone: 34.3 ± 2.9 s) than for tandem parlors (19.0 ± 2.7 s). Milking parlor type had no effect on hind leg activity, maximum peaks of hind leg accelerations or rumination. ...
Latency to enter the milking stall was longer for group milking parlors (side-by-side: 44.0 卤 3.2 s; herringbone: 34.3 卤 2.9 s) than for tandem parlors (19.0 卤 2.7 s). Milking parlor type had no effect on hind leg activity, maximum peaks of hind leg accelerations or rumination. ...
Cockburn M, Savary P, Kauke M, Schick M, Hoehne-Huckstadt U, Hermanns I, et al. 2015. Improving ergonomics in milking parlors: empirical findings for optimal working heights in five milking parlor types. Journal of Dairy Science 98(2): 966-974. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8535....
In general, while the milk productivity of cow tends to increase by year, the milking system performance tends to decrease by aging. This estrangement can be a cause of mastitis and productivity loss. To prevent the milking system related mastitis and to bring out the genetic milking performance...