Episode 11: Tyler Rohrer talks expansion and how new rotary parlor improves herd health, overcrowding and employee management

What does the expansion decision-making process look like? In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Tyler Rohrer of Rohrer Dairy Farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shares how his family made the decision to invest in a 60-stall rotary milking parlor and expand to milk 1,600 cows. From milking more cows in less time to a healthier overall herd, Tyler describes some of the benefits and competitive advantages to their new set-up – while being honest about the hurdles and timelines that are part of any major dairy expansion project.