This state-of-the-art semi-robotic milking technology promises to increase milking speed, productivity and efficiency in the milking parlour.
“With ErgoPOD, our vision was a future where efficiency, safety, and animal wellbeing converge seamlessly,” Waikato Milking Systems executive chair Jamie Mikkelson said.
“Our mission was to provide dairy farmers with the technology to achieve unprecedented productivity and efficiency to milk more cows, while prioritising the health and safety of both operators and cows.”
He said from significantly reducing the physical effort required during milking and greatly enhancing safety for cows and operators, to delivering real-time milk quality and hygiene insights for cow health, ErgoPOD redefines milking standards.
ErgoPOD has advanced quarter-milking technology, enabling early detection of health concerns for faster, targeted intervention at the individual animal level.
ErgoPOD uses individual per quarter milk lines rather than the traditional milking cluster. This eliminates cross-contamination between quarters and allows for precise milk sampling from within each quarter to identify potential infections.
The DairyHQ Parlour Management System enhances this process by delivering real-time production data and live updates on cow health and system performance, empowering farmers to make informed decisions with confidence.
Mr Mikkelson said the efficient design of ErgoPOD is engineered to reduce energy and water usage, promoting greater environmental stewardship.
Its seamless integration into both new and existing rotary dairy installations ensures operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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