Milking device

摘要

Disclosed is an apparatus for milking livestock such as cows. A block-shaped frame is open on one side and has a front side and a rear side relative to respectively head and udder of livestock are provided for milking in the milking box. A movable entrance and/or exit gate is provided for selectively opening an entrance and/or exit in the open side of the frame. Teat cups are provided for milking the livestock with, for instance, a milking robot. Placing means are provided for positioning livestock for milking at a desired location with udders thereof at a predefined location. The placing means comprise a frame part on the rear side of the frame. The frame part is movable away from and toward the front side of the frame. The milking robot is adapted to orient itself to the udders in relation to the frame part.