Educational Materials
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
2) The Operator – Introduction
3) Milk Quality – Introduction
4) The Milking Machine – Introduction
5) The Milking Unit – Introduction
6) ISO Standards – Introduction
7) Vacuum and Airflow Testing – Introduction
8) Cleaning and Sanitation – Introduction
- NMC Cleaning Procedures
- Cleaning System Components, Circuits, and Control
- Cleaning Cycles
- Soil Types and Residues
- Bulk Tank Bacteria Diagnosis
- Simple Observations of Cleaning Flow Dynamics