Once you hear about milking a cow what comes to your mind? A farmer sitting on a stool busy using his hands to milk the cow, right? Well, the days of hand milking are fast fading away. 

With the availability of many modern milking machines, most hobby farmers can fast track the milking process.

Milking a cow with a milking machine is more time efficient than milking by hand. Presently it has been established that machine milking is more efficient and comfortable for the cows aswell.

Is a Milking Machine Worth The Expense?

Yes, they are worth it. Below are some reasons why; 

1. Beginners who hand milk realized that it is near impossible to completely milk out a cow. They were only able to get a quart, pint, or even a half gallon of milk; that is after milking for 30-60 minutes. 

When hand-milking for long, arthritis might set in, and then boom your cows are kept in a quandary. 

2. Milking a cow without using a milking machine can result in serious health damage to the cow. Machine milking helps maintain the health of the cow’s udder. 

What To Look Out For When Buying A Milking Machine For Cows

1. Efficient Food Grade Quality.

Look out for a milking machine that has no rust, no seams, no old rubber parts, and no rough and withered welding spots. 

2. Be On The Lookout For An Intact Pulsator.

Most inexpensive milking machines do not come with pulsators; which means they come with only a constant vacuum. 

Milking a cow without a pulsator is not safe. The job of the pulsator is to supply, as the main action of the milking machine is to squeeze and then release. 

3. Machine Hygiene.

The milking machine’s hygiene is important to maintain the cow’s health and milk integrity. If proper hygiene is not implemented, residual water or potential carriers of bacteria will lead to mastitis. Mastitis is an infection/inflammation of the udder tissues. 

4. Complete Parts.

Ensure you cross-check every milking machine you want to purchase. Carefully check if they have all the basic components. 

The basic components include; Vacuum pump, milk lines, pulsators, linear, teat cups, and a milking receiver that is attached to the teat cups while holding the milking temporarily. 

5. Go For The Right Size.

As we all know, milking machines come in various sizes and are made for different animals. With Dairy Maid Milking machines you can swap between different animals and use it as a multipurpose machine.

On A Final Note; 

At Dairy Maid, we will provide you with a portable milking machine that will propel the smooth running of your milking processes. We have all the solutions for both hobbies,  large, and small farmers. 

Our milking machine solutions are powerful, quiet, and reliable. You can call us at (07) 3205 1853, or you can visit our online space for more information about our products and services.