melkveestal
Melkveestal is a term used in some Nordic languages to describe a milking stall or milking bay within a dairy barn where cows are positioned during milking. The primary purpose is to provide a safe, controlled space for cows to stand during milking and to give access to the udders for milking equipment while minimizing contamination of the milk and exposure to handlers. A melkveestal is typically part of a larger milking system, such as a milking parlor with a vacuum-driven milking machine and a milk line to a bulk tank.
The ruang can be configured in several ways, including tie-stall, herringbone, parlor, or rotary systems. In
Welfare and management considerations focus on cow comfort, proper handling, hygiene to prevent mastitis, regular maintenance