Proper gate use essential

Proper crowd-gate functioning benefits both cows and dairy farm workers. For farm managers, effective staff training, regular crowd-gate maintenance and proper management are essential for ensuring successful crowd gate operation. While crowd-gates help keep cows near the parlor entrance, it is crucial to avoid misusing them to promote positive animal welfare.A crowd-gate is a movable-barrier that runs from the back of the holding area to the front, gently guiding cows into the milking parlor. W