Herring Bone Milking Parlor

In this parlour, the milking machines are positioned in the middle - the 'spine' of the fish - between two aisles with room for the cows. The cows come into the parlour and line up between each 'fish bone', creating two rows of cows.Herringbone parlors are the most common design used on dairy farms with smaller herds. The cattle stand at a 45-degree angle. This design offers the milker a different access point to the udder than the parallel or tandem designs, and also allows access for different types of equipment to be used.Aim to cup first cow in the row within 30 seconds of her being in position and the adjacent cow being finished. Use an efficient cupping technique. Work in batches of 5-10 cows, completing all tasks as you go starting at the exit end of the pit. Avoid leaving cows to come back to, or waiting for cows to finish milking.