Short communication, Note

Physiology of lactation and machine milking

Alen Džidić orcid.org/0000-0001-8259-4372 ; Zavod za mljekarstvo, Agronomski fakultet, Svetošimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to describe interaction between physiology of lactation and milking machine. This is important in order to avoid bad influences (such as: high somatic cell count (SCC), mastitis, etc.). The paper is divided into two parts: The anatomy part describes udder characteristics needed for healthy udder and high milk yield. The milking machine part describes milking machine parameters needed for good and easy milking. The main conclusions on udder physiology and milking machine interaction showed that the most important good milking machine routine, regular cow hygiene, regular cow mastitis control, milking pleasant to the cows and presence of three most important hormones (oxytocine, prolactin and growth hormone) for lactation.

Keywords

udder anatomy; milk components; milk secretion; milking machine

Hrčak ID:

93473

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/93473

Publication date:

21.9.1999.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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