Fresh air for smoother milking
Milking parlors are often hot, humid, and stressful for cows and staff. Without proper ventilation, heat stress reduces milk let-down, slows cow flow, and increases hygiene risks. ClimaBarn is designed to solve exactly these problems.
It provides fresh air for the entire milking cycle starting from holding area and ending with the milking parlor and / or milking robot. The fresh air supply at high air speeds keeps the cows calm and comfortable while more gentle and uniform airflow towards the workspace provides optimum working conditions for the milker. All to ensure a productive and efficient milking process.
Advantages
Cow Comfort & Productivity
- Airflow cooling reduces stress
- Less stress, more productive and efficient milking process
- Airflow cooling in holding area means calmer and smoother cow flow
Hygiene & Air Quality
- Controls odors and moisture
- Washable ducts, bacteria-resistant
- Helps to keep good air quality
People & Process Benefits
- Engineered draft-free airflow that keeps staff comfortable
- Faster, calmer milking sessions
- Easy-to-clean, low-maintenance system
FAQ
The milking parlor is a high-traffic zone where both cows and people are present, so it requires higher air exchange rates than the lying or feeding areas. Cows require 2.5 – 3.0 m/s air speed to prevent heat stress in summer whereas staff will enjoy up to 0.5 m/s gentle and uniform flow for their comfort.
High temperatures in parlors can increase cow stress and movement, slowing milking and affecting hygiene. ClimaBarn provides uniform cooling along the entire holding area and milking stalls, keeping cows calmer and improving throughput.
Yes. Consistent airflow reduces humidity, which helps lower bacterial growth risk and supports better udder hygiene.
ClimaBarn can be precisely engineered for each zone, delivering air exactly where it’s needed. It also prevents condensation, is corrosion-resistant, and maintains even temperatures across the specific barn areas – all of which reduce the risk of heat stress.
Not necessarily. Each zone (lying, feeding, milking) has different airflow needs. ClimaBarn ventilation system can be custom-zoned to deliver the right speed, volume, and pattern for each area.
Dairy cows are most comfortable in a relatively cool environment. Their thermoneutral zone where they don’t need to expend extra energy to stay warm or cool ranges roughly from -5°C to 15°C. ClimaBarn systems utilizing the cooling effect of an airflow at a certain speed help to maintain this thermal comfort.
Yes. By removing moisture and condensation, ClimaBarn helps keep walking surfaces drier, which reduces the risk of slips for both cows and staff.
Yes. Lower humidity and better airflow reduce bacterial growth in the parlor environment, which supports better udder health and helps keep somatic cell counts under control.
