MILK TECH COURSES

The presentations below provide an Introduction of concepts in milking machine technology and milking machine cleaning and sanitation and are part of the Milk Tech International Course, developed with the National Mastitis Council (NMC). Topics include: 1) The cow, 2) The operator, 3) Milk quality, 4) The milking machine, 5) The milking unit, 6) ISO Standards, 7) Vacuum and airflow testing, 8) Cleaning and sanitation, 9) Teat condition.

1) The Cow – Introduction

1. Udder Anatomy
2. Milk Production
3. Milk Letdown
4. Mastitis

2) The Operator – Introduction

1. Milking Procedures

3) Milk Quality – Introduction

1. Antibiotics Residues in Milk
2. Bacterial Quality
3. Somatic Cell Counts
4. Other Measurements in Milk

4) The Milking Machine – Introduction

1. Components
2. Airlines and Air Handling Components
3. Vacuum Production and Control

5) The Milking Unit – Introduction

1. Components
2. An Introduction to Teatcup Liners
3. Pulsation

6) ISO Standards – Introduction

1. Milking Machine Performance Requirements
2. ISO and ASABE Standards
3. Understanding Methodology

7) Vacuum and Airflow Testing – Introduction

1. Evaluating Vacuum and Airflow in Milking Systems

8) Cleaning and Sanitation – Introduction

1. NMC Cleaning Procedures
2. Cleaning System Components, Circuits, and Control
3. Cleaning Cycles
4. Soil Types and Residues
5. Bulk Tank Bacteria Diagnosis
6. Simple Observations of Cleaning Flow Dynamics

9) Teat condition – Introduction

1. Factors and Assessments