DeLaval

❄️ Fast Cooling = Fresh Milk = More Profit
Milk starts to change the moment it leaves the udder.
And if it isn’t cooled quickly, quality takes a nosedive.

🧪 At 30°C, bacteria double every 20 minutes.
In just 4 hours, you’re looking at 500,000 bacteria per ml.

✅ The goal: Cool to 4°C within 2 hours
That preserves:

Taste and shelf life

Processor bonuses for hygiene

Your reputation for quality milk

💡 Make sure your tank is:

Sized right for your volume

Running at optimal pre-cooling speeds

Cleaned thoroughly and regularly

Slow cooling isn’t just a quality issue — it’s a money drain.

💬 Need help checking your setup or choosing the right tank size? Let’s talk.

🧩 Don’t Let Your Liners Work Against You
Liners are the only part of the system that touches the cow.
If they’re worn out, everything suffers — including your milk yield.

🛑 What happens when liners are past their prime?

Milk flow slows down

Teats get pinched or stressed

Somatic cell counts creep up

Clusters start slipping more often

🔍 Check your liners for:

Cracks, splits, or hardening

Loss of shape or elasticity

Slower milk-out or longer milking sessions

📆 The rule of thumb?
Replace every 2,500 milkings — or sooner for high-producing herds.

And always make sure your liners match your cluster and pulsation settings. A mismatch can lead to overmilking or incomplete milking — both of which cost you money.

💬 Not sure what you’re using or when they were last changed? Let’s check.

Lame Cows Don’t Last Long Lameness reduces milk, delays pregnancies, and drives up culling.

🔍 30% of cows may be lame—but most go undetected
🛑 Hard floors and poor barn design are the main culprits
✅ Rubber flooring and early detection can save you thousands

What’s your lameness rate?

🧽 Sunday Routine: Are Your Liners Still Doing Their Job?

Liners are one of the most overlooked parts of your milking system, but they do the most work. They open and close over 2 million times in their lifespan, and they’re the only part that comes into direct contact with the teat.

🔄 Replace every 2,500 milkings (or every 6 months—whichever comes first)
🔍 Inspect weekly for wear signs: cracks, stiffness, swelling, or shape loss
⚙️ Use the right match for your cluster, vacuum level, and pulsation ratio

Even slight wear can lead to:

• Incomplete milk-out
• Slower milking sessions
• Higher somatic cell counts
• Teat-end damage or mastitis risk

Old liners don’t just hurt comfort—they cost you time and litres.

💬 Unsure if you’re due for a change? Snap a pic and DM us. We’ll help you decide.