Title: Explain the operation of milking equipment.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Producing Beef and Dairy Cattle

Explanation should include the importance of maintaining the following components to ensure proper operation:

- Vacuum
- Milker unit
  - pulsator
  - teat cup shells and liners (inflations)
  - milk receptacle
- Electrical systems
- Air lines
- Sanitation systems

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some recent developments/improvements in milking equipment?
- How often should milking equipment components be cleaned?
- How important is water in the cleaning of milking equipment?
- What resources are available when more than regular maintenance is needed?
- Why is it important to establish a consistent routine for using milking equipment?
- What temperature should milk be cooled to and in what time period?
- Why is it essential to establish a preventive service schedule for the maintenance of wear and tear parts?