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The Hughes family were conscious of water usage, so an autowash and floodwash system was installed and all water is recycled through a series of micron filters and UV light filters seven times before it becomes soiled water. We installed a grid at the exit of the rotary as we find that is when cows usually do their business, it makes washing easier,” he says. “If there is anything wrong with a cow, the retention arm will stay down and she will get to come back around so you can look at her again. The parlour is fitted with cluster removers, auto ID, individual feeding and you also have the option of milk separation. “An automatic arm individually puts teat spray on the cows. We have Texas gates going in, which lets one cow at a time on to the rotary,” Joseph Jr says. You don’t have to go far to get your information and if you are not happy with a cow you can just draft her at the touch of a button. When a cow walks into the parlour, her electronic tag is read by the computer. It is right behind you when you are cupping on. It has all the information and commands at the touch of your finger. “In terms of automation, we put in a touchscreen control. Customised grid which is installed at the end of the rotary designed to collect cow excrement and prevent further washing.