Milking Sanitation

7 reasons why clean milking robots perform better

ximena.alcarazclavijo@delaval.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Clean, well-maintained equipment doesn’t just look better but performs better, lasts longer and costs less over time.

The keys to longevity in milk systems: Maintenance, planning and leadership

kfiene@boumatic.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Longevity in your milking system is about more than just buying a quality product. How you manage your dairy along the way is going to determine how long your system lasts.

Hygiene from parlor to trough

drdavidkolb@acepsis.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Creating a clean environment should always be present on a dairy producer’s mind, for many reasons. There are the obvious reasons like food safety, milk quality, animal welfare and more. But it also paints a better picture for consumers and it’s just a good business strategy.

Equipment, chemistry and people: A three-tier checklist for modern parlors

shaun@futurecow.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Milking parlors perform at the intersection of three forces: equipment performance, chemical effectiveness and human compliance. Each one can elevate milk quality or quietly sabotage it.

How to ensure the highest milk quality and standards

joel.prince@waikatomilking.com — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

At the heart of the approach of harvesting high-quality milk is ensuring farmers have a thorough understanding of key milk quality parameters, including milk composition, somatic cell count (SCC), bacterial count and the absence of contaminants.

Water is a major driver of milk quality

matt.gough@delaval.com — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Water is essential in the cleaning of milking equipment and is often overlooked as an important component in milk quality.

Train employees to ensure milking protocols meet industry standards

nicole.neeser@state.mn.us — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:21:37 -0400

As names and faces change through retirements and new hirings, the need for knowledge and training are important for every sector of the dairy industry. This includes education of on-farm employees on the key practices and steps to follow to ensure that the milk leaving the farm is of the highest quality.

How to properly test and clean parlor equipment

tspaeth@boumatic.com — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Keeping milking equipment clean is an essential part of producing the fresh, quality milk consumers expect.

Optimizing milking robot performance with proper equipment sanitization

gguyer@lely.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Routine sanitization of milking equipment is a critical component of operating a dairy that promotes positive animal health, milk quality and working conditions. Robotic milking facilities come with unique sanitization routines that can be fine-tuned to improve these conditions.

Is your milking equipment causing mastitis?

brittany.core@delaval.com — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:00:01 -0500

For as long as we have milked cows, we have been challenged by mastitis. Despite decades of advancements in science and technology, mastitis remains a very complex disease.

How to approach a high bacteria count on your farm

pdv3@cornell.edu — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:02:09 -0400

High bacteria counts in your bulk tank milk can be very frustrating to all parties involved. In today’s milk market, these higher bacteria counts can also jeopardize your milk quality premium, as many cooperatives have bundled the different tests together.

How to avoid common milk inspection debits

karen@agproud.com — Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:01 -0400

When the 14 dairy inspectors and three interstate milk shipment (IMS) officers in Minnesota compared notes, they found several common areas where farms are marked for a milk inspection debit.

4 factors influence cleaning cycles in automated milking systems

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:00:01 -0400

As a consumer, you demand fresh, wholesome, safe and high-quality milk. As a producer, one way to achieve those goals may be as easy as optimizing your automated milking system’s cleaning performance.