Based on the analysis of technical characteristics, software and data that milking robots offer to breeders for the purpose of more efficient management of their herds, we find that there are significant differences between individual milking robots. Milking robots give breeders different data, which they measure in different ways. They differ mainly in the provision of information from transponders / pedometers that measure the time of rumination, the robot with different modules allows weighing cows, pregnancy checks, monitors milk content. In all of them, it is possible to measure the activity of cows with transponders / pedometers, and with other modules to measure the electrical conductivity and color of milk and somatic cells count in milk. Milking robots differ mainly in their software. Some have quickly transparent, accessible and user-friendly information in Slovenian language, for some it is necessary to take more time or they are in a foreign language. It is very important that the farmer takes the time on a daily basis to review the data provided to him by the milking robot and to take appropriate action. Because we wanted to find out the differences between different types of milking robots and what was the motive for choosing a particular type of milking robot, we conducted in-depth interviews with some breeders as we were interested in their opinions on milking robots and software offered by a particular milking robot. Based on interviews with 5 breeders of 4 different type of milking robots, we found that all 5 farmers are satisfied with the purchase of a milking robot, as the robot makes their work easier as far as milking is concerned, and the milk yield per cow has also increased. They spend about half an hour to monitor the data a day. They are also happy with the software of their milking robots. The presence of a milking robot in the barn does not mean that there will be no more work in the barn now, but it gives the breeder easier control over the herd and gives him the opportunity to improve management in the herd of dairy cows.
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