Transcript Milking Protocol

Milking Protocol
Topic 3091
Dairy Basic Concepts
Melinda Klockziem
http://www.tasdairy.com.au/childrenspages/cowpage.html
The Udder
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Four Quarters
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Each quarter contains one teat
Alveoli
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Milk storage within
the udder
http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd4554/cow-udder-38.4.jpg
Milk Letdown
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On average 7 minutes
Controlled by Hormone
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Oxytocin
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Pituitary gland
Frightened Cow
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Release Adrenaline which cancels the effect of
oxytocin.
Milk Letdown
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Composition of milk
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Changes from beginning to end
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First milk
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Low solid content
Last milk
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Solid content increases during the milking process
Highest percentage of protein and fat
Preparation for Milking
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Wash Udder
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Removes bacteria
Stimulates oxytocin
Dry Udder
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With disposable towel
Preparation for Milking
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Attach Claw
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Four tubular teat cups
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Rubber inflations
Two hoses
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Transport milk
Applies negative pressure
http://www.ukagriculture.com/Field_to_Fridge/dairy/IMAGES/250/dairy_cows_milking_67.jpg
Milking Systems
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Milking Parlor
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Milk recorded per cow
Milkers stand in pit behind cow
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Udders at chest level
www.vermontdairy.com/ cowstomilk.htm
Milking Systems
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Stanchion Barns
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Milk moves directly to
common transfer line into
storage tank
http://www.winchestercheese.com/cheesemaking/pix/milking.jpg
Post Milking
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Remove Claw
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Shut off vacuum
Some are automatic
Dip Teats
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Iodine to prevent infection
www.westagro.com/ blockade.ihtml