Machine
malfunctions cause teat damage and increase the risk of mastitis
infection. Having a good relationship with your milking machine
tester is great insurance. Regular testing, service and
maintenance of milking equipment will improve the speed and
completeness of milking, and will help reduce mastitis.
GIVING MILKING machines an interim service according to the number of hours worked and following this with a weekly check to pick up problems early can reduce mastitis incidence With cow numbers and yields creeping up, even relatively new parlours installed in the past five years were working longer. The parlour not only carried mastitis infection between cows, but also affected teat condition and, therefore, the first line of udder defence "Checking the parlour regularly is time consuming, but this must be weighed up against a case of mastitis taking up 10-15 minutes at each milking."
THE MILKING machine is often blamed as a major cause of mastitis and milk quality problems. To minimise problems it is vital to test the plant while cows are being milked
We find equipment problems on most dairies even though 90% or more of the farms that we visit are on regular equipment maintenance programmes
the need of testing the plant during milking so not only can you evaluate the equipment, but also you can actually see how clean cows are, their behaviour and the milking routine. "This allows you to build up the complete picture of what's happening in the farm." the mastitis triangle made up of the milking routine, the cow and her environment and the machine. "All of these areas can contribute to mastitis and milk quality problems, so it is essential to have a look at the complete picture." All too often an individual comes on to the farm and deals with one part of the triangle. By doing this the other two areas are totally over looked
We use the latest testing equipment for Static and milking-time testing PT-V Pulsator tester stands out for its multifunctionality. It is no longer necessary to use different measuring instruments to measure the milking machine. The PT-V combines a vacuum gauge, pulsator tester and airflow meter. The PT-V is very accurate and carries out maintenance measurements in compliance with the ISO and NMC standards. For troubleshooting the PT-V uses the latest actual dynamic measuring methods.
The PT-V is a handy, menu controlled measuring instrument that provides measuring results online or calls them up from the memory for display on a large LCD screen. This makes it possible to do quick analyses. The PT-V has standard two built-in vacuum sensors. Optionally the PT-V can be provided with two external sensors, so that four vacuum signals can be analysed simultaneously. This is ideal for troubleshooting, e.g. when taking measurements during the milking process, for instance, which involves taking comparative measurements while the milk flow is in full progress. Another option is the Electronic Airflow meter. The Airflow meter can be connected to the PT-V to take air flow measurements. The Airflow meter can be operated via the PT-V menu structure.
Milk
Machine Testing: Most
milk buyers require that a static milk test is undertaken at
least once per year to comply with National Dairy Farm
Assurance Regulations. We test to BS/ISO standards
We are An independant milking machine testing Company with no ties or association to any milking machine Manufacturer or Installer A Totally unbiased report of your milking installation Telephone 01606 351245. |
 
 
Milking System Evaluation:
The complete milking system evaluation focuses on five areas: |
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The examination of historical milking system, mastitis and somatic cell count information. |
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A thorough review of treatment records, past equipment evaluations and milk culture results is crucial to focus on potential problem areas. Many steps can be eliminated if good records are kept and properly examined. |
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The review of cow environment, cow comfort and general environment management.
The cow's udder spends about 99% of its time in areas outside the parlour. A careful examination of the cow's environment can give clues to potential sources of udder infection. |
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Static and dynamic milking system evaluation.
Independent evaluation of milking equipment gives the dairy producer confidence in the parlour plumbing and installation. Small changes in regulator and pulsation function can have a huge impact on teat end health. Current recommendations center on the quick, gentle complete milking of cows. This means minimizing the amount of time the unit is on the cow and reducing vacuum fluctuations that can cause mastitis. |
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Milker technique and milking time evaluation.
It has been estimated that 75% of mastitis is directly related to the people associated with the milking event. It is crucial to review the basic milking technique and the time that is spent in each critical milking procedure. Most milkers are interested to see the results of the evaluation and participate in the crucial changes that may be necessary to improve milk quality, parlour performance and udder health. |
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A complete written report.
This report provides a listing of all findings and recommendations. Emphasis is placed on problem areas that can be corrected quickly with minimal cost. The report is the property of the owner |
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