Essays about: "milking station"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words milking station.

  1. 1. Cleaning and stimulation of teats in an Automated Milking Rotary

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

    Author : Louise Juhlin; [2017]
    Keywords : attachment failure; ; incomplete milking; ; milking efficiency; ; milk let down; ; washing time;

    Abstract : Abstract In automatic milking systems (AMS) teat cleaning and stimulation of milk let-down are performed automatically in a standardized process before milking. The settings for teat cleaning must meet the requirements for hygienic quality of the milk delivered to the dairy plants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Elevated cluster take-off level and the risk of dry off in dairy cows

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

    Author : Hanna Pettersson; [2016]
    Keywords : automatic cluster take-off; elevated cluster take-off; ACR threshold; dry off; last quarter; quarter level; dairy cows;

    Abstract : To achieve a profitable milk production in a more and more automated dairy production, well adapted milking equipment and milking routines are essential. Many factors affect the milk production and the possibilities to enhance production. Different settings for take off level in the milking stations is one example. READ MORE

  4. 3. Blandfoder i automatiska mjölkningssystem

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

    Author : Marika Cederholm; [2014]
    Keywords : Blandfoder; Automatiska mjölkningssystem;

    Abstract : A totally mixed ration (TMR) is a mixture of all the necessary feed components for the cow. She will eat the exact same feed in every bite which will make the rumen pH more stable and always supply her with a constant proportion between roughage and concentrate. READ MORE

  5. 4. Introduction of heifers to an automatic milking system

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

    Author : Sarah Widegren; [2014]
    Keywords : Heifers; Automatic systems; Behaviour;

    Abstract : Automatic milking systems (AMS) are part of a growing trend in Sweden and the number of milk-producing farms is decreasing rapidly. One main reason for the AMS is its ability to facilitate work for the farmer. READ MORE

  6. 5. Aspects on cow traffic and management on farms with automatic milking

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

    Author : Helene Sjölund Sundborger; [2013]
    Keywords : automatic milking; cow traffic; milking station; feed first; precedence passage; voluntary;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four case studies. The objective is to find out how to get a well functioning cow traffic in an automatic milking system. Different technical and building solutions are analysed and some adjustments are proposed for the DeLaval herd management software. READ MORE