We are having a major problem with cows mucking in the parlour which not only slows down the job but makes it a horrible working environment for all concerned.
We are milking through a 20/40 swing over with ACRs & cluster flush and feeding maximum of 4kg. We dry wipe, use a backing gate and have fitted mats.
The first row each side is usually sh!t free but once we get to the second rows they tend to muck on the way out if there is any delay in the routine. From the 3rd row onwards we get 2 or 3 cows sitting in each row and each side and it seems to be the cows in the midle of the rows that are worst. If we start using the wash down pump to clean up as they walk out they seem to muck even more. Any suggestions as to what might be causing it? I know feeding in the parlour does not help but we don't have any option currently.
We have had our local sparky test for stray voltage but does not see a big problem! Can anyone recommend someone who can evaluate this aspect in more detail?
Also wonder whether there is a problem with our routine which is making matters worse, there are usually 2 involved in milking, getting cows to the collecting yard but I think the cups are hanging up too much on occasions. I have wondered about fitting a go pro camera to film the milkings so someone can objectively analyse our routine? Again any suggestions as to who can help at a sensible price?
We are milking through a 20/40 swing over with ACRs & cluster flush and feeding maximum of 4kg. We dry wipe, use a backing gate and have fitted mats.
The first row each side is usually sh!t free but once we get to the second rows they tend to muck on the way out if there is any delay in the routine. From the 3rd row onwards we get 2 or 3 cows sitting in each row and each side and it seems to be the cows in the midle of the rows that are worst. If we start using the wash down pump to clean up as they walk out they seem to muck even more. Any suggestions as to what might be causing it? I know feeding in the parlour does not help but we don't have any option currently.
We have had our local sparky test for stray voltage but does not see a big problem! Can anyone recommend someone who can evaluate this aspect in more detail?
Also wonder whether there is a problem with our routine which is making matters worse, there are usually 2 involved in milking, getting cows to the collecting yard but I think the cups are hanging up too much on occasions. I have wondered about fitting a go pro camera to film the milkings so someone can objectively analyse our routine? Again any suggestions as to who can help at a sensible price?