Cowcare Parlour Backing Gate

Maximise milking speed and operating efficiency with the Cowcare High Lift Backing Gate.

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The Backing Gate and Gantry are custom built, and can vary in width from 5 to 15 metres.  Both are manufactured entirely from steel and are hot dip galvanised

• Reduced labour - Single Operator
• Remote Operation
• Automated Travel - Adjustable speed 
• Cow Friendly
• Built to Order
• Robust Design

Control
The gate is controlled by means of a simple, robust hand sized control unit which can be suspended in the pit . Local controls are also mounted on the gate so that the operator has complete control when loading the cows into the yard.

Operation
The Backing Gate is simple to operate and moves in a programmed manner, swinging upward and over the waiting cows before moving to the starting point in the collection yard. The gate then lowers into the operational position ready to usher the next batch of cows into the parlour. The starting point can be determined by the operator using the hand control unit . A smooth round hock-bar on the gate is used to urge the cows forward into the milking parlour as required. A siren sounds whenever the gate is in motion. This ensures safe operation and, in addition, cows quickly learn to respond to the sound and react by edging forward towards the parlour before the gate begins move. Experience shows that cows are fully trained to the High Lift Gate within two - three weeks of operation.

Benefits-
Reduced Labour - Single operator

Reduced milking times due to improved cow throughput.

Reduced stress levels of both animal and operator

Safer working enviroment

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