Operation
DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS
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Using optional settings for teatcup
attachment
Some attachment problems can be
overcome by using the options for teatcup
attachment in the management software.
These options are not intended for use as a
normal operating routine, only as a way of
keeping the cow in the VMS herd.
Working in manual mode
When to milk manually
Manual milking should be considered when
cows are new to the system or are milked
for the first time. New cows need time to
become accustomed to the automatic
procedures, for instance the teat
preparation. Manual milking with teat
cleaning in the traditional way may then be
an option to overcome the cow’s initial
reluctance.
Manual milking might also be considered
when cows with a teat anatomy unsuitable
for automatic milking need to be milked,
when milking colostrum from newly calved
cows, or when some teats of a cow should
not be milked to tank.
Attaching teatcups
There are three options regarding teatcup
attachment in manual mode:
• The multi-purpose arm attaches the
teatcups.
• The magazine releases two teatcups at a
time in a specific order, and the teatcups
are then attached to the teats by hand.
• Each teatcup is released separately from
the magazine and each teatcup is
attached by hand.
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