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Milking Equipment Calf Hand Milking Machine Milking
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Milking Center Stall barn milking –Bucket –Dumping or transfer system –Pipeline Milking parlor –Cost is issue –Many types
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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
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Terminology Pulsation ratio % of time milk phase % of time rest phase Desirable 50:50 to 70:30 Pulsation rate no. of cycles per minute - 50 - 60
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Machine Milking System Vacuum supply negative pressure to remove and move milk - 11 to 14 inches of mercury Pump - CFM - 1.5 - 2.0 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
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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
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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!!
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Milking Parlor Terminology Routine time Unit time –Machine-on-time –Machine-idle-time Operator walking distance Throughput Automatic milking systems (robotic milking)
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Milking Parlor Types Flat barn Side opening Herringbone Parallel Polygon Trigon Rotary - tandem, herringbone, turnstyle (parallel)
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