Take clusters off cows without adding to strain

Break, wait, twist and drop are the key steps in taking clusters off cows.

Take clusters off cows without adding to strain

It is crucial that clusters are not pulled off under vacuum because this creates air impacts that contribute to teat-end damage, and can drive potentially bug-laden milk up the teat canal, leading to new cases of mastitis.

You may have clusters that are hard to remove, or are not releasing correctly, or equipment is not working properly. If so make sure that buttons on the claws are working perfectly. Check air admission holes regularly.

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