Benefits from Early Removal of the Milking Unit
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The milking unit can be detached at a milk flow rate of 400 g/min without having a negative effect on milk yield. Machine-on time is shortened and teat condition improved, and udder health does not seem to be affected. The threshold may be set even higher for cows milked more than twice daily. It is recommended that specific setting of switch points and delay times are evaluated for each farm. A good pre-milking teat preparation, a short, consistent interval until attachment, and calm cows are prerequisites for detachment at high flow rates. Cows will respond with reduced machine-on times, improved teat condition, and complete milking out.
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