Livestock Farm Practice

Basic principle

BASIC PRINCIPLES

• There are 4 basic principles of machine milking management which must ensure that
  • Cows are ready for milking.
  • Cows are not nervous or excited either by strange surroundings or unusual noises.
  • The teats and udder of the cows are stimulated by washing in clean warm water.
  • Teat cups are applied within stipulated period of washing.
• As soon as the milking operation is complete udder should be washed main with antiseptic solution. Moreover milk utensils and teat cups are immediately washed with warm water at 38-43°C (100.4-109°F) temperature.