Advisory service – What system suits me, my cows and my farm?

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

• T- Keeping in mind your milking routine, consider a goal time to have your cows milked within. The aim the time the cows spend in the parlour to a minimum.

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.