Milking

Published, 23 May 2024

Use this example Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Milk Silo Wash, as a basis to create your own for your farm.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

The aim of this paper is to give a practical overview of milking 3 times in 2 days (3 in 2) and discuss the pros and cons of using this regime.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

This booklet is an introduction to automatic milking in New Zealand pastoral dairy systems.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

The publication expands on the points and features highlighted in the designs for new dairies pages at dairynz.co.nz/dairy-type and dairynz.co.nz/dairy-blueprints.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Calculate a pre-determined milking time resulting in less time in the dairy for staff and cows, without affecting milk production or udder health.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Check correct flow rates through the plate cooler – two to three litres to every one litre of milk. Increasing water volume does not decrease water temperature.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

This publication covers key considerations for choosing a dairy and yard type that meets the specific needs and goals of your farm business.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Methodology for single milk sample

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Useful information on how good lighting in the dairy is needed for safe, efficient operation and makes milking easier and more productive.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Choosing your dairy and yard type - Herringbone daries

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Choosing your dairy and yard type - Rotary daries

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Descriptions of the components of an automated drafting system.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

The objective of the study was to determine whether lactation could be re-initiated after several days without milking.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Methodolgy for estimation of daily milk yield from AM/PM milkings

Published, 11 Jul 2023

How to choose an inshed feeding system.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Blueprints and building - Herringbone Rectangle Yard

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Blueprints and building - Herringbone Round Yard

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Contains checklist and recording sheets for use during farm visits and the Investigation Master Sheet.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

A guide to implementing MaxT in your herringbone. Download this poster for your farm dairy.

Published, 11 Jul 2023

A guide to implementing MaxT in your rotary. Download this poster for your farm dairy.