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peer-reviewed research article

Vacuum and flow characteristics of milking machine claws

authors

Keith R. Goff, University of Connecticut, Rockville
Robert O. Leonard, University of California, Davis.

publication information

California Agriculture 32(9):8-10. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v032n09p8. September 1978.

abstract

Claws were not consistently different in their milking characteristics based on claw volume. Vacuum for teat-end massage may not be adequate at milking speeds of 15 pounds per minute and above.

author affiliations

Keith R. Goff is Cooperative Extension Dairy Agent, University of Connecticut, Rockville; Robert O. Leonard is Cooperative Extension Milking Management Specialist, University of California, Davis.


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