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BouMatic Milking Systems

By BouMatic

Last reviewed: February 2026

Complete milking solutions including parlors, the MR-S1 robot, RealTime monitoring, and SmartControl automation from a Madison, WI manufacturer.

Wisconsin-based manufacturer of milking parlors, robotic milking systems, and dairy automation equipment including the MR-S1 robotic milker and RealTime parlor management.

Key Features

  • Milking Parlors: Parallel, rotary, and herringbone parlor configurations for all herd sizes
  • MR-S1 Robotic Milker: Automated milking robot for 24/7 voluntary milking
  • RealTime System: Activity and rumination monitoring for heat detection and health alerts
  • SmartControl: Parlor automation for consistent milking routines and pulsation
  • HerdMetrics Software: Production, reproduction, and health data analysis platform

Advanced Features

  • Milk Cooling Equipment: Bulk tanks and plate coolers for rapid milk cooling
  • Automatic Dipping: Automated teat dip application for mastitis prevention

Ideal For

Farm Types: Commercial dairies, Family farms upgrading equipment, New dairy construction

Competitive Advantages

What sets BouMatic Milking Systems apart from alternatives:

  • 80+ years of milking equipment manufacturing experience
  • Complete milking ecosystem from hardware to analytics
  • American-made in Madison, Wisconsin
  • Strong North American dealer network with factory support

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for BouMatic Milking Systems:

Milking parlor projects range from $200,000 for small retrofits to $2M+ for large rotary installations. MR-S1 robots are priced per unit. Contact your BouMatic dealer for project quotes.

Pricing Model: Capital equipment purchase + optional software subscriptions

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • 80+ years of milking equipment experience
  • Complete ecosystem approach
  • American manufacturing with local support
  • Multiple parlor configurations available
Considerations:
  • Robotic milking offering is newer than some competitors (Lely, DeLaval)
  • Some advanced features require additional subscriptions
  • Large projects require significant capital investment

Implementation & Setup

How to implement BouMatic Milking Systems on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: 3-12 months depending on project scope (new parlor vs. component upgrade)

Training & Support

Training and support options available for BouMatic Milking Systems:

Support Channels:

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating BouMatic Milking Systems:

    1. Are you building new or retrofitting existing milking facilities?
    2. Are you considering robotic milking vs. conventional parlor?
    3. How many cows do you plan to milk and at what frequency?
    4. Is there a BouMatic dealer near you with strong service capability?

    About BouMatic

    Learn more about BouMatic and their complete product lineup on their company profile page.

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