Milking robot & barn planning

The transition to robotic milking requires more than just installing a milking robot. It means a fundamental change in the way you work, organize, and think. That is why every successful robot farm starts with a well-thought-out plan—tailored to your farm, your cows and your way of working.

Smart milking starts with a smart plan

Milking robot & barn planning

At Vetvice, we have been assisting dairy farmers with this transition since the first generation of milking robots. We know from experience that cows get used to it in two weeks, but it often takes the farmer a year. And that makes sense, because robotic milking requires different management, different walking routes, a different daily schedule—in short, a different barn organization.

From design to daily work.

Vetvice supports you step by step in making the right choices, including in the areas of:

  • Optimal placement of the milking robot(s)
  • Treatment area and separation area
  • Housing for transition, calving, fresh cows and special needs cows
  • Fencing plan and barn layout
  • Work organization and new work routines
  • Nutrition and guidance during the start-up phase

Our tasks

We combine practical experience with in-depth knowledge of cow comfort, behavior, and labor efficiency. Our strength lies in integrating technology, animal health and ease of use into a well-functioning whole.

A barn that suits robotic milking

Robotic milking only works well if the barn makes it possible:

  • Comfortable resting areas that encourage cows to lie down a lot
  • Short walking distances to the robot
  • Easy access to feed and water
  • Good ventilation, cooling systems and lighting for healthy, active cows
  • A central treatment area where cows requiring care can be treated safely and efficiently

Vetvice has years of experience in designing and supervising robotic milking barns. Together, we can create a barn that is not only technically sound, but also works well — for both cows and people.

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