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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 56 No. 8 1063-1069
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Simulating Herringbone and Side-Opening Milking Parlor Operations1

C. F. Micke2 and R. D. Appleman

Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln 68503

ABSTRACT

Objectives were to improve a computer simulation model to study side-opening and herringbone style milking parlors by: (1) increasing the operator activity inputs, (2) providing more descriptive input data, and (3) developing additional response measurements.

Eleven different operator activity inputs, each with its unique frequency distribution, are included. Simulation included extensive use of random number generators to simulate normal observed variations plus the usual yes-no decisions.

Simulation results appear realistic and compare favorably with motion and time studies from comparably equipped milking facilities.

FOOTNOTES

1 Published with the approval of the Director as paper no. 3502, Journal Series, Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station, Lincoln.

2 Current Address: Dairy Farm Superintendent, Iowa State University, Ames 50010.






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