GEA installs largest milking rotary parlor in China for 10,000 cows

Increasing demand for fresh milk in China is boosting domestic production

Around 70 percent of the milk consumed in China is ultra-heat-treated (UHT), which means it can last for months. The heat process does impart a slightly different taste when compared to fresh milk. Today, there is increasing demand for fresh milk in China, therefore, manufacturers and processors are looking for Chinese dairy farms that can provide high quality fresh milk rather than continuing to import it from overseas.
Mark Smyth, Head of Country Support, Greater China at GEA, says that a product like the T8900 fits the growing market perfectly: "With up to 120 milking stalls this milking rotary parlor is especially developed for medium sized to large commercial farms. It is capable of operating effectively and reliably for up to 22 hours a day. Because the number of cows on these farms is so large and they're milking the cows three times a day, the rotary needs to deliver uncompromising reliability – the T8900 does that."
The GEA DairyRotor T8900 is tailored for superior performance and seamless processes right down to the smallest detail – from cow traffic through to process handling and milk flow. “All system components of the T8900 are extremely durable and designed to withstand the demands of continuous operation. Moreover, the T8900’s robust stainless-steel surfaces are easy to clean. Its full-size splashguard keeps the interior safe and dry and the sloped deck allows for easy and clean draining of water and manure,” explains Smyth. “There are many customers in Europe and North America who are already successfully milking with the T8900; now GEA begins rolling out this parlor in Asia in the upcoming months to meet the demands of the market.”