DairyMaster · Herringbone milking parlour
Herringbone
A classic group parlour with cows positioned at an angle to the pit. Geometry is selected for cow size, the available building, cluster attachment method and required exit flow.
Quick decision
Is this solution right for your farm?
Consider it when
New and retrofit farms that need a clear and flexible parlour layout
We clarify before quoting
Herd size, operating zone and housing method, daily load, dimensions and routes, water, power, cleaning and service.
Another solution may be better when
Animal group, layout, capacity, operating method or site utilities differ.
Best suited for
New and retrofit farms that need a clear and flexible parlour layout
Capabilities and controlled parameters
- Cow angle and stall width are selected for animal size and operator workflow
- Different entrance, restraint and exit arrangements are available
- The parlour may use a dedicated cluster per stall or a Swing Over arrangement after engineering review
- Automatic cluster removal, milk recording, identification and data management are supported
- Collecting-yard and group flow directly affect actual throughput
- Suitable for retrofit buildings when dimensions and utilities are confirmed
Herringbone: parlour geometry shapes daily work
Cow angle affects stall width, operator access, cluster attachment and exit requirements. This makes accurate site measurement especially important.
Strengths
- flexible adaptation to different buildings
- clear operator access to the animal
- dedicated-cluster or Swing Over arrangements
- suitable for selected retrofit projects
Check before selection
- angle and width cannot be chosen from the system name alone
- narrow routes constrain loading and exit
- cow size and operator posture are required design inputs
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Guidance on farm layout, operation and equipment selection.
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Implementation considerations
The final parlour configuration depends on milking herd size, milking frequency, group size, shift duration, building layout, collecting yard, operators, water, power and milk cooling. LabLog starts with an engineering brief and never defines throughput from stall count alone.
How LabLog supports the project
- 01Capture herd, group and milking-routine data
- 02Review the building plan, collecting yard and cow routes
- 03Calculate parlour type, stall count and operating cycle
- 04Coordinate milk, vacuum, washing and cooling systems
- 05Configure automation, installation, commissioning, training and service parts