Construction of a new milking center or
remodeling existing milking parlors is a very
important decision that can dramatically affect
the labor efficiency and profitability of a dairy.
Dairy producers should set reasonable goals for
present and future needs. All options and
configurations of the milking center should be
considered and evaluated on a 15-yr planning
horizon. Milking parlors should be designed to
allow use of a full milking hygiene and add
flexibility in management of the parlor.