Top Tips for a Good Milking Routine with Padraig O’Connor Pt 1
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Dairy specialist Padraig O’Connor joins Emma-Louise Coffey for the first of a two-part interview to discuss the importance of a good milking routine.
Padraig explains that a good milking routine ensurse quality produce, safety for the operator and time efficiency in completing the task.
He advises all farmers to make sure their milking machine is in working order, getting at least one major service annually.
Additionally, Padraig emphasises the importance of a clean environment for cows, placing particular emphasis on entry/exit points to the yard and paddocks, roadways and water troughs.
Another effective way to keeps cows clean is clipping tails 3-4 times per year.
For more information:
https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/Improve-your-Milking-Skills-19.pdf
For more episodes and information from the Dairy Edge podcast go to:
https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/
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