In the dairy industry, we have a tendency to overcomplicate things. We convince ourselves that better results require more steps, more decisions, more labor and with […]
If you’ve read some of our previous posts, you’ve seen us talk about prep lag time, consistency and the importance of routine in the milking parlor. All of those pieces matter, but they all hinge on one foundational concept […]
Pre-dipping a teat with a sanitizer whether iodine, lactic acid, or chlorine dioxide is essential for udder hygiene, but application alone doesn’t engage the nervous system. […]
Conventional methods suggest that pre-dips should remain on the skin surface for a full 30 seconds prior to removal to ensure adequate bacterial kill. While this […]
Celebrating the Spirit of Independence – and the Dairy Farmers Who Live It Every Day As Americans gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we remember […]
When it comes to preparing dairy cows for milking, traditional methods using dip and towels have long been the standard. However, many dairy farms are now […]
Ensuring the utmost health of teat ends has always been a primary concern when discussing milking preparation routines. Traditionally, the manual wiping of teat ends during […]
Congratulations on embarking on your journey as a milking technician with the Teatscrubber system! As with any new tool, proper training and know-how are vital for […]