Title: (Optional) Explain the operation of milking equipment.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Exploring Cattle Production

Explanation should include

- vacuum
- milker unit
- electrical systems
- air lines
- sanitation systems
- robotic milking system.

Teacher Resource: Junior Dairymen’s Contest, Virginia FFA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some recent developments and improvements in milking equipment?
- How often should milking equipment components be cleaned?
- How important is water in the cleaning of milking equipment?
- What resources are available when more than regular maintenance is needed?
- Why is it important to establish a consistent routine for using milking equipment?
- What temperature should milk be cooled to, and in what time period?
- Why is it essential to establish a preventive service schedule for the maintenance of wear and tear parts?