Rail System
Rail System
(milking/dairy barn)
Disability or Health Condition: Back and neck pain, shoulder or joint pain, arthritis, and health conditions affecting one's ability to milk
Description/Purpose: A rail system acts as a carrier for the milking units in a tie stall barn and allows for the use of automatic takeoffs. With a rail system, the individual does not have to carry or lift the milking units. Rather, the units run on an overhead track from the milk house to the stalls where the cows are milked. The units can be easily attached to the milk pipeline and to the cow while the weight is still held by the rail. This reduces the wear and tear on an individual's back, shoulders, and arms.
For many individuals, this rail system can help them return to safe and independent equipment operation:
- Improving ergonomics
- Eliminating strain on neck, shoulders, back, and other joints
- Increasing the number of cows milked per farmer per hour
- Reducing repetitive motions
Examples:
- DeLaval: https://www.delaval.com/en-us/
- JBZ Dairy: https://www.jbzdairy.com/tie-stall-pipelinesÂ
Price Range: Price dependent on configuration, type of milking operation, size of barn/facility, etc.
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