Dairy cows
These are the main shelters for dairy cows. Depending on the farm's setup, cows might be kept in freestall barns (individual stalls with bedding), tie-stall barns (cows are tied in individual stalls), or pasture-based systems. These barns provide protection from harsh weather conditions and also offer a controlled environment for managing the cows' health and comfort.
Milking parlour
This is where the milking of cows takes place. Milking parlors can vary in design, with options like herringbone, parallel, or rotary parlors. Modern milking parlors often use automated milking machines that milk multiple cows simultaneously, ensuring efficiency and reducing labor.
Calves
The calf rearing area. Young calves are typically kept separate from adult cows to ensure proper care and growth. Calf rearing facilities have individual pens or group housing systems and provide the necessary nutrition, warmth, and attention to help calves develop into healthy replacements for the milking herd.
Hygienic entry
Many farms that focus on biosecurity include a hygienic farm entry area, usually a disinfection gate or manual cleaning and disinfection are for trucks, goods or persons that enter the farm.
Biosecurity programsfor dairy farms
Dairy
HyCare biosecurity programs programs for the milking parlour
Optimal Hoofcare
Healthy hooves are essential for feed and water intake, fertility, and cow longevity. Lameness shortens a cow’s productive life by causing negative energy balance, reduced intake, and fertility problems.
The MS AutoHoofClean provides 24/7, fully automated hoof care and can be placed in the exit alley of the milking parlour. It works both preventively and curatively against digital dermatitis (heel warts).
The programmed pump unit automatically applies MS HoofClean or disinfectant to the mattress. Its durable top layer with small holes ensures the product is released only where hooves make contact.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Proper cleaning and disinfection of the milking parlour is essential to create a germ-free environment. This is crucial for maintaining cow health and welfare, producing high-quality milk, preventing disease spread, and meeting industry standards—making it an integral part of responsible dairy farming.
For optimal results, use MS TopFoam Power – a very strong alkaline foam cleaner with >60 minutes contact time. As the most powerful cleaner in the TopFoam range, it removes even the toughest organic contamination commonly found in milking areas. Its long-lasting foam ensures maximum surface coverage, making cleaning thorough, efficient, and reliable.
Healthy hooves are essential for feed and water intake, fertility, and cow longevity. Lameness shortens a cow’s productive life by causing negative energy balance, reduced intake, and fertility problems.
The MS AutoHoofClean provides 24/7, fully automated hoof care and can be placed in the exit alley of the milking parlour. It works both preventively and curatively against digital dermatitis (heel warts).
The programmed pump unit automatically applies MS HoofClean or disinfectant to the mattress. Its durable top layer with small holes ensures the product is released only where hooves make contact.
Proper cleaning and disinfection of the milking parlour is essential to create a germ-free environment. This is crucial for maintaining cow health and welfare, producing high-quality milk, preventing disease spread, and meeting industry standards—making it an integral part of responsible dairy farming.
For optimal results, use MS TopFoam Power – a very strong alkaline foam cleaner with >60 minutes contact time. As the most powerful cleaner in the TopFoam range, it removes even the toughest organic contamination commonly found in milking areas. Its long-lasting foam ensures maximum surface coverage, making cleaning thorough, efficient, and reliable.
Contact our dairy manager
Martijn Schippers
Martijn Schippers is the General Manager for Schippers USA.