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<blockquote data-quote="AE01" data-source="post: 8138474" data-attributes="member: 156850"><p>Looking at options for parlour return passage on a new build. Cows will turn 180 degrees (gradually) at parlour exit, then return passage and drafting area will run parallel to parlour/collecting yard. </p><p></p><p>Original plan was for the cows to funnel into a 3ft slatted passage with drafting gate in it, which would run for 110ft back to cubicle shed. However, I'm beginning to worry about whether this may cause a bottle neck to cow flow, and what would happen in the unlikely but entirely possible event of a cow going down in the 110ft x 3ft section of passage. Theoretically I could get into the collecting yard with handler and lift the stranded cow from over collecting yard wall, but not ideal. I could also fold back the drafting area gates and access a stricken cow from the parlour end of the setup if that makes sense, but again not ideal. </p><p></p><p>Alternative would be a return passage the width of the forklift but this would involve either compromising the already tight collecting yard space or increasing shed/concrete costs significantly. </p><p></p><p>Am I worrying unnecessarily about that length of narrow passage???</p><p></p><p>Any feedback appreciated, just trying to cover all bases and hear what other people are doing. Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AE01, post: 8138474, member: 156850"] Looking at options for parlour return passage on a new build. Cows will turn 180 degrees (gradually) at parlour exit, then return passage and drafting area will run parallel to parlour/collecting yard. Original plan was for the cows to funnel into a 3ft slatted passage with drafting gate in it, which would run for 110ft back to cubicle shed. However, I'm beginning to worry about whether this may cause a bottle neck to cow flow, and what would happen in the unlikely but entirely possible event of a cow going down in the 110ft x 3ft section of passage. Theoretically I could get into the collecting yard with handler and lift the stranded cow from over collecting yard wall, but not ideal. I could also fold back the drafting area gates and access a stricken cow from the parlour end of the setup if that makes sense, but again not ideal. Alternative would be a return passage the width of the forklift but this would involve either compromising the already tight collecting yard space or increasing shed/concrete costs significantly. Am I worrying unnecessarily about that length of narrow passage??? Any feedback appreciated, just trying to cover all bases and hear what other people are doing. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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