Milking through a freeze

TO reduce the risk of ice forming in milking machines, make sure all doors into the parlour are kept closed.

Milking through a freeze

Install a thermostatically-controlled heater in the plant room which should kick in when the temperature falls to 10C.

Items such as the power washer should be kept in the plant room, to prevent the pump from freezing.

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