Comparison of an Experimental Pulsation System with Conventional Pulsation

Authors

  • David J. Wilson Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Ruben N. Gonzalez Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Lee H. Southwick Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Charles L. Guard Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005385

Keywords:

milking machine, copulsation, udder health, teat end condition, milk flow rate

Abstract

This study examined whether cows milked with a "copulsation" milking machine differed from cows milked with a standard pulsation milking unit in measures of udder health, teat end condition, and milk flow rate. Study design was a one-year trial with a completely randomized block crossover. Background on the "copulsation" method will be provided.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2020-03-19

Issue

2000

Section

Research Summaries 1

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