Mechanical devices that are designed to facilitate work as much as possible, penetrate more and more into everyday life of people. This point applies not only to urban residents, but also rural. Because they are at least, and even more often, faced with hard work. An example of this is animal care. Vividly demonstrates the simplification of the milking machine for cows. It greatly facilitates the life of milkmaids. Indeed, now, in order to milk milk, human hands do not need to perform serious and monotonous work, it is enough to connect the device.
What is the difference between types of milking machines?
In order to choose a suitable variant of the mechanism, you need to know how they differ, what are their fundamental features and what is common. So, any home milking machine for cows has three characteristics: the milking mechanism, the discontinuity of this process and the location of the containers for milk.
There are two ways that milking is done. The first is based on the creation of rarefied air or vacuum, that is, such an apparatus will suck out the contents of the udder. The second carries out mechanical squeezing of milk.
As for the interruption of milking, there are three possible options:
- continuous process;
- two-stroke suction;
- three-stroke approach to milking.
The milk container can be in close proximity and connected to one mobile mechanism or be at some distance. Then the milk moves through a special channel that conducts it to the container.
The principle by which milking machines work
Vacuum machines for milking cows are produced on an industrial scale. They bring the whole process as close as possible to how the udder sucks the calf. Only instead of his mouth is a glass. It creates rarefied air, and the milk is sucked into the collector, and then moves into the container. Such a milking machine for cows has a significant advantage: it may not contain nipple gum, so it will not harm the udder.
A few words about the pump, which creates a vacuum. It can be oily or dry rotary. Plus the first of them in his very quiet work. The downside is its need for constant care. It is necessary to constantly monitor the oil level and add it as necessary. In addition, in winter, when the temperature drops, it may be difficult to start this mechanism.
A dry rotary pump does not require constant care, but does not tolerate liquid ingress. And also his work is not silent.
Devices that operate on the principle of squeezing milk from the udder also create excess pressure. They are not produced in large batches, but only by order and in single variants.
There is another nuance, which is how many nipples are issued at the same time: two or four. Usually 4 suction cups work immediately. To simulate the natural milking of a cow by a person, the pair milking mechanism is used. In this case, two nipples are alternately issued, and the change occurs every second.
How is intermittent milking organized?
The most unclaimed type of milking is continuous. He does not take rest breaks, and the nipples do not relax. It is not very beneficial for the animal.
Now a two- or three-stroke milking machine is more in demand. For cows, the latter species is more suitable, because it imitates the natural sucking of the udder by the calf. When the periods of work and rest alternate, in this device the first action is milk dispensing, then the nipple is compressed. The last action is rest, when the nipple relaxes and comes into a natural state.
There is no relaxing moment in a machine with two milking cycles. Such an aggregate is characterized by slow milking. With it, a stable reflex for the delivery of milk is not developed. In addition, this method increases the risk of mastitis.
Rules for milking a cow using the machine
An animal that is not familiar with the mechanism must be accustomed to it gradually. If a cow was originally milked only by man, then she is introduced to the sound that the apparatus makes. To do this, it is simply included idle during manual milking. Over time, you can replace your hands with glasses on the device.
If a cow has never been milked, that is, it has calved for the first time, then it is better to familiarize it with mechanical milking right away. So there will be no need to retrain.
The machine milking process consists of the following steps.
- Rinse the udder with warm water and dry it with a soft cloth.
- Make a gentle massage in order to increase the outflow of milk.
- Remove from each nipple in a small trickle. This item helps to check the quality of milk.
- Make sure that the cow milking machine is healthy and clean.
- Put the glasses on the nipples and check that they fit snugly against them. This will be indicated by the absence of hissing of air during the suction of milk.
- If the glasses fall, then the process must be stopped and put them on again.
- Some cows have a need for finishing. At the end of the process, take the collector by hand, pull it down and raise it again. Use your other hand to massage the udder.
- After the flow of milk stops, milking must be stopped and the glasses removed.
- Wash the udder with a towel and grease with petroleum jelly.
- Rinse the device with clean and warm water, and then with a disinfectant solution.
Spare Parts Acquisition and Repair
Like any mechanism, a milking machine for cows can break. Spare parts for it can always be purchased in specialized stores. They sell everything from teatcups and hoses to teat cups and pulsars.
Particular attention is required by buyers gum. Because it has direct contact with the body of the animal. It is very good if this part is made from high-quality raw materials, such as rubber. If in its production secondary raw materials are used or impurities are added, then it very quickly loses elasticity. Therefore, microcracks appear in it, which contribute to the spread of pathogenic microflora and harm the health of the cow. In addition, such gum is quickly destroyed, and their frequent replacement is required.
Range
The first on the list is the Burenka milking machine for cows. It features a quiet sound that does not irritate animals. From the reviews of people using this mechanism, it is clear that manual completion is not necessary. The nozzle has a small weight, and the elastic is made of high-quality silicone. All containers that come into contact with milk are made of stainless steel.
Another brand - “My Milka” - has a wide range of different devices. Therefore, the consumer has the opportunity to choose the most suitable option.
The milking machine "Farmer" for cows is fully equipped. You can start using it immediately after purchase. The power of the unit allows milk to be milked in 1 hour in 8 cows.
The “Zorka” mechanism that completes this list applies innovative technologies and offers an option in which gum is excluded. Transparent collector tanks allow you to visually observe the milking process.
The competition in this market is great. Therefore, all manufacturers strive to improve the quality of their products.