Milking equipment

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Abstract

The first patents for mechanized milking were issued in the mid-19th Century, and since their introduction they have been blamed for the development of mastitis in dairy cattle. Machine milking can lead to the development ofmastitis, but poor management practices also result in reduced milk quality. Veterinarians are uniquely qualified to comprehensively evaluate milk quality problems as long as a systematic approach is taken which considers all risk factors. Once a comprehensive evaluation as been completed, recommended changes should be prioritized to improve milk quality along with establishing a realistic timeline for progress.