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The manure splashguards are seen quite often in parlors as an effort to deflect most of the manure from falling on the operator during milking. Some operators do not like this guard because it makes it harder to see the cows while they are being milked. Others say that is a small price to pay to keep a little cleaner during milking.
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This stainless steel kickrail is a nice option to keep manure out of the pit as well as protect the milker from being kicked. This can also be made out of galvanized metal.
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The operator pit has a canti-levered cow (18") platform, which will allow for a low-line pipline in the future. This is a nice option that gives you more toe room and makes the parlor feel more spacious, as well as giving you additional places to store a trash can or milking bucket.
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A few hoses installed within the parlor will make cleaning smaller messes during milking an easier task.
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This large wash hose makes a short chore of cleaning the parlor after milking.
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A large wash hose on both ends of the parlor allows for a more convenient washdown with less hose to drag around.
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A cooler on your deck may be used for one thing, but this cooler in the milking parlor is used to store things that may be necessary during milking.
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This is a inexpensive way to keep things dry and accessible in a milking parlor.
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