Milking Equipment Calf Hand Milking Machine Milking

Milking Center Stall barn milking –Bucket –Dumping or transfer system –Pipeline Milking parlor –Cost is issue –Many types

Objectives of the Milking Program Maximum letdown and removal High quality product - avoid contamination within - bacteria, leukocytes, flavor outside - bacteria, foreign material Minimum irritation to the udder, teats, tissues Prevent invasion of organisms

Terminology Pulsation ratio % of time milk phase % of time rest phase Desirable 50:50 to 70:30 Pulsation rate no. of cycles per minute

Machine Milking System Vacuum supply negative pressure to remove and move milk - 11 to 14 inches of mercury Pump - CFM times calculated need Length and diameter of lines 1 - 3” No. of units and accessories Reserve tank- vacuum resevoir resevoir Pulsator - rate and ratio Vacuum regulator Problems - worn - too small pump, leaks, worn pulsator,regulator

Proper Milking Procedure Why? Regularity of time and routine Use strip cup - remove few streams of milk Pre - dip teats Wash udder and teats - minimal water Dry udder and teats TIMING.....!!!!!! Shut off vacuum and remove unit when milk flow

Milking Parlor Issues Cost Type of parlor Size of parlor Herd size & expansions Labor available Farm location/design/issues How many parlors? Always use experts when building or remodeling!!

Milking Parlor Terminology Routine time Unit time –Machine-on-time –Machine-idle-time Operator walking distance Throughput Automatic milking systems (robotic milking)

Milking Parlor Types Flat barn Side opening Herringbone Parallel Polygon Trigon Rotary - tandem, herringbone, turnstyle (parallel)