A Graphic short form for recording milking system analysis

Abstract

The Machine Milking Committee of the National Mastitis Council has recommended a new protocol for evaluating milking machine performance which requires updating of current milking system analysis forms. Although several short forms are available for use it was felt desirable by Goodger and Buelow to have a form that would be a visual graphic diagram of the system being analyzed and provide areas for recording results. This form could be used by practitioners and also as a teaching tool for students. The idea for the visual form was first presented by Buelow in some visual aids developed for a scientific presentation.