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1. 1. Milking-time test : methodology and assessment of vacuum recordings during machine milking of dairy cows

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

   Author : Dragana Lazović; [2016]
   Keywords : milking machines; milking-time tests; milking vacuum; sampling frequency; dynamic testing; dairy cow;

   Abstract : The aim of the study was to improve the basic understanding and the methodology of routine milking-time testing by determining the required sampling frequency and number of cows and milkings needed to be measured in order to yield representative results. Milking-time tests represent the most direct method to validate the system vacuum of a milking machine, both the aptitude of vacuum production and the vacuum regulation throughout the system. READ MORE