Dry the teats with a single service towel. Spraying water up on the udder, generally results in rivulets of dirty water running down the top of the teat cup during milking. Stabile vacuum from beginning to end of milking. Most low SCC herds conduct periodic machine checks using qualified dealers. Machine companies design their equipment to be operated at specific standards.
Usage decreases efficiency with any equipment.
Pulsators become dirty and do not allow adequate air flow. Air lines can become clogged and vacuum gauges may become inaccurate. While low milk lines are preferred for vacuum stability, weigh jars can accomplish the same results. Weigh jars have a distinct advantage in monitoring daily milk production. Drastic changes have occurred in the way cows are milked, but the principles of milk let-down have not been altered.