Topics: Animal Refresher, Dairy Science

Minimum Herd Size for Machine Milking

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For machine milking, the minimum herd size should be:

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For machine milking, the minimum herd size should be:

  1. 20 — Correct Answer
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 15
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 20

The minimum herd size recommended for machine milking is 20 animals. For herds smaller than 20, hand milking is more economical and practical.

Machine Milking — Key Facts
  • Minimum herd size: 20 animals
  • Pulsator is the 'heart of milking machine'
  • Optimum pulsation rate: 60 cycles/minute (range: 55–65)
  • Pulsation ratio — Cattle: 60/40 | Buffalo: 50/50
  • Ideal vacuum — Cattle: 352 mmHg | Buffalo: 400 mmHg
Functions of Milking Machine
  • Opens the streak canal with partial vacuum → continuous milk flow
  • Massages the teats → prevents congestion of blood

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