Cow Shed & Milking

Setup for milking

Purpose: Get the plant and vat ready so milk flows to the vat cleanly and safely.

When: Before every milking.

Who: [confirm  milker on shift]

Steps:

1. At back of milk vat, change taps 1 and 2 to milk position (both horizontal).

2. Ensure there is a clean sock on the filter; lock filter into position and close clip on rubber hose at bottom of filter.

3. Turn on primary cooler  tap 3.

4. Close drain 4 beside primary cooler.

5. Turn on washdown pump  switch 5.

6. Check there is enough teatspray for the milking.

7. Turn on the compressor and set the teatspray taps  open left tap 6, close right tap 7.

8. Turn the plant on  green button 8.

9. Close the two clips on the rubber hoses at each end of the pit  9 and 10.

10. Close the two drains in the centre of the pit by the milk pump.

Apps & links: Report a shed fault  [Onside / Farm Focus  confirm].

Last reviewed: [date]  Owner: [confirm]