White Horse Construction Inc.
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This automated dairy facility houses a 50-stall DeLaval Rotary with a 4,000 sq. ft. holding area, a large herdsman office, and a four-group hospital pen with associated sort lanes.
Alan Waybright’s lifelong dream of owning a dairy operation became a reality in 2019 when he purchased the farm that would become Mount Rock Dairy. Steeped in a legacy of hard work, Alan has transformed Mount Rock Dairy into a thriving enterprise, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the well-being of his herd. Under Alan’s stewardship, Mount Rock Dairy has flourished from its origins with 650 cows and 150 bred heifers to now milking a total of 940 cows. It is a testament to his passion for agriculture and strategic management.
Looking to the future, Alan has set ambitious goals for expansion, aiming to reach a herd size of 1,050 cows by the beginning of 2025. At Mount Rock Dairy, every aspect of cow management is meticulously planned to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Milk Barn LLC provided a state-of-the-art 50-stall rotary parlor, constructed by DeLaval in 2023, renowned for its exceptional throughput efficiency. The innovative DeLaval Rotary E500 system incorporates an Integrated Interactive Data Display (IDD) within the cockpit, providing real-time milk status updates for all cows on the rotary. This technology ensures precise monitoring and management of the milking process and contributes to optimal performance and milk quality.
In addition to advanced milking infrastructure, Mount Rock Dairy integrates the latest in automated teat spraying technology with the DeLaval TSR2 Teat Spray Robot. This system streamlines farm operations while enhancing udder health and hygiene.
The observation room at Mount Rock Dairy serves as a vital control center and allows Josh McCullen, the herdsman, comprehensive oversight of every cow in the herd. Chris Stoltzfus, of White Horse Construction, Inc., was instrumental in designing the sorting lanes so the RFID-tagged cows are seamlessly sorted into appropriate pens upon exiting the parlor. They are currently being milked four times a day, with each milking taking approximately 3 hours 50 minutes.
Manure management at Mount Rock Dairy is handled efficiently with a dual drum separator system from Penn Jersey/Dairy Tech, ensuring optimal sanitation and absorption. Throughout the journey of building Mount Rock Dairy, Alan and his team received invaluable support and expertise from Milk Barn LLC.
Insight into planning the facility layout on this challenging site was provided by Jeff at Scotch Hill Solutions, LLC. White Horse Construction, Inc., was chosen to build the additions to the farm because of the extensive experience they have building teams of specialty contractors. The dedication of these, and various other vendors and individuals, have been instrumental in bringing Alan’s vision to life. Mount Rock Dairy stands as a testament to passion, excellence, and innovation in the dairy industry. RB
