The present invention relates to apparatus for milking an animal and provides a milking parlour (1) comprising first and second robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) and a plurality of milking stalls (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) wherein the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) are positioned so as to be capable of simultaneously servicing neighbouring milking stalls (5) on the platform (3).
