Our key advisory offering is our Parlour Planning service. When we are planning a new parlour or a upgrade to an existing set-up we always work through the following:
Type of dairy farming
- The type of dairy you are running will influence the machine and equipment you need to purchase.
Herd size
- Considering the future size of your dairy herd is crucial when planning the parlour size.
Cow flow
- The aim is to have smooth, stress-free cow flow to the collecting yard, through the parlour and out of the dairy through the selection system.
Milking time
- Keeping in mind your milking routine, consider a goal time to have your cows milked within. The aim is to minimise the time the cows spend in the parlour.
The Pearson Milking Technology Checklist:
- Tradespeople – Builder / Electrician / Plumber
- Consider site levels.
- Local or national grants.
- Cow flow.
- Finish on parlour walls and concrete.
- Electrical supply, transformer size.
- Waste water volume.
- Compressor, generator.
- Hot water supply.
- Cow handling layout.
- Meal bin positioning.
- Canteen / shower / toilet requirements.
- Energy saving options.
