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500 Cows Project

A practical dairy farm solution for 500 cows, integrating cow housing, feeding, drinking, manure handling, ventilation, cooling and compact milking support into one easy-to-manage project package.

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500 Cows Project

A practical dairy farm solution for 500 cows, integrating cow housing, feeding, drinking, manure handling, ventilation, cooling and compact milking support into one easy-to-manage project package.

500 cows modular dairy farm overall layout

cow stall and headlock system for 500 cows

dairy cow feeding system for medium farm

Designed for medium-size dairy farms and phased expansion

The 500 Cows Project focuses on reliable operation, moderate investment and flexible farm expansion. It is suitable for new farms, regional dairy bases and existing farms upgrading from traditional housing to a more organized modern dairy system.

Compact barn layout with clear cow flow, feed flow, water route and manure route.
Durable freestalls, headlocks, gates and fences for daily grouping and management.
Feeding, drinking, floor, manure and climate systems selected for simple maintenance.
Optional compact milking parlor and monitoring system without heavy over-automation.

Core Equipment Package

Products Required for the Project

Each module can be selected according to barn type, herd structure, climate, feeding method, milking process and customer budget.

Cow Stall & Headlock System

Comfortable freestalls, headlocks and gates support daily feeding, locking, veterinary inspection and group movement.

Freestall / cubicle system
Headlock and feed barrier
Gates, fences and sorting aisle

Feeding System

Feed bunk, feed alley and TMR delivery route are planned for efficient feed distribution and reduced daily labor.

Feed bunk and feed fence
TMR feeding vehicle route
Feed storage connection

Drinking System

Automatic water troughs and pipeline layout help provide clean, sufficient water for lactating cows, dry cows and transition areas.

Stainless or plastic water troughs
Pipeline, valves and filters
Anti-freezing option for cold areas

Floor & Manure System

Anti-slip floor, scraper lane, drainage slope and manure collection route keep alleys cleaner and support hoof health.

Anti-slip concrete floor
Scraper or flush cleaning option
Drainage and collection channel

Climate Control

Fans, curtains, cooling and sensors are configured to reduce heat stress and improve air quality in open or semi-open barns.

Circulation fans / exhaust fans
Curtain, fogging or cooling option
Temperature and humidity sensors

Compact dairy milking and utility system

Milking & Utility Area

A compact milking area can be matched with milk room, cleaning system and holding yard for efficient medium-size dairy operation.

Herringbone / parallel parlor option
Milk pipeline and receiver
Cleaning and cooling interface

Farm Layout

Functional Areas for a 500-Cow Dairy Farm

Compared with a 5000-cow project, this solution uses a more compact layout, simpler management flow and a modular structure that can be expanded step by step.

Practical layout for lower investment, easy operation and future expansion.

A 500-cow dairy project should balance cow comfort with land efficiency. The design keeps the feed route, cow route, milk route and manure route clear while avoiding unnecessary large-scale automation.

Lactating BarnFreestalls, headlocks, feed alley, water points and resting area.

Dry & Transition AreaSeparated pens for pre-calving, dry cows and special care groups.

Milking & UtilityCompact parlor, waiting yard, milk room and cleaning interface.

Manure & ServiceScraper lanes, collection channel, equipment room and service road.

practical smart dairy farm monitoring system

Project Advantages

Different from the 5000 Cows Project

This version is positioned for medium-size dairy farms. It emphasizes practical configuration, faster construction, easier staff training and lower operation complexity.

Modular Investment

Start with core housing, feeding, drinking and ventilation, then reserve space for later expansion.

Easy Management

Compact zoning reduces daily walking distance, simplifies inspection and improves labor efficiency.

Comfort-Oriented Barn

Freestalls, anti-slip floors, clean water points and proper ventilation improve cow comfort.

Expandable Automation

Climate control, milking and monitoring can be upgraded gradually according to budget.

Reference Configuration

500 Cows Project Configuration

The following configuration is a reference framework. Actual barn quantity, equipment model and dimensions should be confirmed according to land, climate, herd structure and management plan.

Capacity

500 Cows

Suitable for medium-size dairy farms and phased dairy base construction.

Housing Type

Compact Freestall

Can be designed as open, semi-open, enclosed, membrane or photovoltaic barn.

Main Equipment

Stall + Feed + Water

Core modules include cow stalls, feeding, drinking, manure and climate systems.

Automation

Step-by-Step Option

Milking, climate control and monitoring can be added by project phase.

System	Included Products	Function
Cow Housing System	Freestalls, headlocks, gates, fences, sorting aisle, resting mat option	Creates clear cow groups and supports comfortable resting, feeding lock-up and safe movement.
Feeding System	Feed bunk, feed fence, feed alley, TMR route, feed storage interface	Improves feed delivery efficiency, reduces feed waste and supports uniform intake.
Drinking System	Automatic water troughs, bowls, pipeline, valves, filters, anti-freezing option	Provides reliable clean water supply for lactating, dry and transition cows.
Floor & Manure	Anti-slip floor, drainage slope, scraper route, manure channel, collection area	Keeps alleys cleaner, supports hoof health and lowers daily cleaning workload.
Environment Control	Fans, sidewall curtains, air inlet, fogging/cooling option, sensors, controller	Improves ventilation and heat stress control while keeping the system simple to operate.
Milking & Management	Compact milking parlor, milk pipeline, receiver, washing interface, basic monitoring option	Supports stable milking operation and practical data recording without excessive system complexity.

Note: All parameters are for project presentation only. Final quantity, dimensions and equipment model should be adjusted according to local climate, cow breed, milk production target, barn structure, management plan and customer budget.

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