Animal husbandry – Milkers – Milking station arrangements; e.g. – parlors
Patent
1998-01-22
1999-10-26
Price, Thomas
Animal husbandry
Milkers
Milking station arrangements; e.g., parlors
119 1402, 119 1408, A01J 5017
Patent
active
059709111
ABSTRACT:
An accommodation for animals, such as cows, including a massage member and a brushing member for massaging and brushing animals in a milking compartment wherein the animals are automatically milked. The milking compartment mounts longitudinal guide members on which the massage member and the brushing member can be moved in longitudinal directions relative to the animal while being manipulated to massage and brush the back, hind quarters and sides of the animal while the animal is being milked. The particular type and degree of brushing and/or massaging are customized to whatever is acceptable for the animal and is found to improve the animal's milk production and/or the quality of its milk. Each animal is identified and the massaging and/or brushing is applied in a manner based on parameters such as the time required to complete the milking and milk samples. In cold weather, warm air, water or oil may be applied to the animal from the massage member.
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Albright Penrose Lucas
Price Thomas
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