We all know that milking claws are critical for getting cows milked out evenly and completely, right? But how often do you remember to check to see if they’re working correctly?
Ideally, you or your milkers should be checking every milking unit, every day.
Here are 3 maintenance items that should be checked on a daily basis…
1. Clean and inspect vents (either in claw or liner).
2. Inspect short air tubes (no rips or holes).
3. Inspect milk tubes and pulsation & milk tubing (no cuts or tears).
And what should your milkers do if they find anything that’s not working properly? Keep some spare hoses, tubes, etc. in a ‘tackle box’ so that milkers can easily change anything that needs to be replaced.
Daily claw maintenance is easy to do every day… the problem is that it’s also easy to forget. Help your cows milk better every shift, put someone in charge of doing claw maintenance on a daily basis… your cows will thank you!