Robotic Batch Milking: Revolutionizing Efficiency, Safety and Comfort in Dairy Farming

DeLaval’s new robotic VMS Solutions Technology is revolutionizing the way farmers approach milk production. This innovative system, also known as batch milking, involves using robots to milk cows rather than in a traditional parlor setting. The VMS Solutions Manager, Jason French, describes this process as a modernized version of a parlor where cows are moved to a group of robots for milking operations.

French highlights the many benefits of batch milking, including increased efficiency and reliability. With robots handling the milking process, farmers can stick to a schedule and ensure that each cow is consistently milked without human intervention. This approach also helps reduce labor costs and improve worker safety.

One of the most significant advantages of batch milking is that it creates a more comfortable environment for cows. By introducing a custom gate system to guide cows to the robots, the holding area becomes more relaxed and spacious. Cows move freely from robot to robot without being herded together or moved simultaneously like in traditional parlor or rotary systems.

Overall, batch milking promotes both efficiency and comfort in the milking process. Farmers can take pride in knowing that their cows are being cared for while also producing high-quality milk efficiently.