Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
294130
Page 24 of 81
6. Cow Compatibility with Robotic Milking
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The size of the cow, and the condition and shape of her udder should be assessed for
suitability prior to introduction.
6.1
Udder Shape Requirements
THIS SECTION IS A GUIDE AND BY NO MEANS DEFINITIVE.
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Udder Shape Requirements
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The udders and teats should be free from dirt and excess hair. Udders and belly
hair should be clipped and/or flamed using appropriate equipment and
techniques, at least once every three months. Tails should be trimmed and the
hair kept as short as possible.
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The udder should be free from extra teats, bumps and swellings
Teat separation distance (A).
The inner dimension between the teats must
be:
front teats – minimum 12.5cm, maximum
30cm
rear teats – minimum 3cm
Teat thickness (B):
minimum 1.5cm, maximum 3.5cm,
Teat vertical alignment:
maximum 30
o
off the vertical
Teat Visibility (C):
Each pair of teats (front and rear) should be
visible, without interruption, across a 3cm
minimum width horizontal band.
Teat height (D):
The end of any teat must be a minimum of
35cm above floor level.
Rear teat visibility (E):
Rear teat ends must be more than 3cm below
the level of the lowest part of the udder.
Teat spacing – front to rear (F):
Front teats should be at least 7cm before the
rear teats
