Simple Parlour Checks Dairy Insight

Are cows fidgeting during milking? Are liners slipping? Do you have a lot of ‘slow milkers’? It’s these types of observations that should form part of everyday parlour checks to establish if your set-up is working effectively; to ensure the health and well-being of the dairy herd, the quality of milk produced, and the overall efficiency of the milking process. Including:

• Cow Health Monitoring
• Milk Quality Assurance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Milking Efficiency.

This information can then be used to facilitate change or further investigation as part of an in-depth parlour review.

This Dairy Insight explores parlour checks that should be carried out on farm and how regular monitoring and prompt action will contribute to the success and sustainability of your dairy operation.

Issued January 2024

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