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Look through the eyes of a cow

Look through the eyes of a cow

04/08/2025
biology of a Parlour planning sight Cows are naturally prey, which can be seen in the lateral placement of their eyes. This allows them to keep an eye on a large area and identify predators in time. With a vision range of up to 330°, cows can see what's going on around and behind them. When they graze, this range can even reach almost 360°, giving them a panoramic view. In comparison, humans have a vision range of about 180°. ... read more›
How important are liners for optimal teat pressure?

How important are liners for optimal teat pressure?

01/27/2025
In dairy farming, maintaining the health and well-being of cows is paramount. A critical aspect of this is managing the pressure exerted on the teat end during milking. Next to installation set up, the choice of liners plays a significant role in optimizing this pressure and enhancing milking performance. ... read more›
Do you know the impact of excess residual milk on your milk yield?

Do you know the impact of excess residual milk on your milk yield?

11/21/2024
We often take for granted how milk is produced in a cow’s udder, but do we really understand the process? Milk production is a fascinating and complex process that begins even before a cow gives birth. Let’s delve into the details of how milk is produced, the factors that influence this process, and how farmers can optimize milking to ensure maximum yield and udder health. ... read more›
The 5 major advantages of milking between the hind legs in a milking robot!

The 5 major advantages of milking between the hind legs in a milking robot!

11/14/2024
cow welfare milking from behind milking robot robot milking When milking from behind in a milking robot, the dairy cow is approached in a similar way as in a side-by-side milking parlour. This brings numerous advantages to the cow, the farmer and the system! Discover the 5 major benefits. ... read more›
85 Years Strong: The origin of the Timeless Vision of ‘Milking Gently, Quickly, and Completely’ and how it transforms to a dairy farm today.

85 Years Strong: The origin of the Timeless Vision of ‘Milking Gently, Quickly, and Completely’ and how it transforms to a dairy farm today.

08/27/2024
85 years Anniversary BouMatic history BouMatic philosophy Since the early beginning, BouMatic has always held true to a set of fundamental beliefs based upon the BouMatic milking philosophy: milking gently, quickly and completely. All decisions, actions and developments are based on this principle, which in practice translates into numerous concrete benefits for the end-user and the cow. But where does this milking philosophy come from and what does it actually signify? ... read more›
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