Cows healthier with robotic milking

“From an early age I used to help my grandparents with feeding calves, which is when I first found my love for cows,” she said.

That passion has grown into a career built on care, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace change.

Three years ago, Chloe and her family transitioned to robotic milking— a move that has transformed their daily routine and herd health.

“The cows are calmer, easier to manage, and their overall health has significantly improved,” she said.

The GEA Robotic Milking System has brought flexibility and precision to the farm.

“We no longer have to stop a job to go and milk. The girls come and go as they please,” Chloe said.

With remote monitoring via phone, the family can travel and manage the system from anywhere.

“We are now proactive and not reactive to sickness due to the availability of extra data from the system,” she said.

Sensors divert milk from individual quarters, helping lower cell counts and provide extra milk for calves.

In addition, the robot’s pit design allows safe manual intervention.

“It’s safer and less stressful for the cows,” Chloe said.

Adjustable grain bins also help train heifers by keeping them calm and still.

“The CowScout collars have also made heat detection more straight forward as it is presented in a graph making it easier to track cycles,” she said.

“Don’t get me wrong, there will always be data for some cows that you’re unsure about, but with the system the number of uncertainties has decreased significantly.”

Chloe believes technology offers young farmers a more balanced lifestyle and opens doors to new opportunities.

“Life is more flexible, and your herd will completely transform. The cows are happier and healthier.”

With plans to expand into dairy products, Chloe is proving the future for farming is bright — and it’s already under way at Three Bridges Dairy.