Physiological and Technical Aspects of Machine Milking. Proceedings of an International Conference
Nitra, Slovak Republic, 26-27 June 2001,
Editors: A. Rosati, S. Mihina & C. Mosconi
November 2001
ISSN: 1563-2504; ISBN: 92-95014-03-0
The whole issue containing the Proceedings is available here, while the single manuscripts that compose the Proceedings are listed hereby
- Foreword
- The activities of ICAR
A Rosati - Technical developments in machine milking and their application in Slovak conditions
S. Mihina and J. Lobotka - The Dutch Quality System for milking machine maintenance
K. de Koning and P. Huijsmans - Physiology of milk let-down during machine milking
V. Tancin, D. Schams, S. Mihina and R.M. Bruckmaier - The effects of machine milking on teat condition
F. Neijenhuis, K. de Koning, H. Barkema, and H. Hogeveen - Measurements of vacuum stability conditions in mid-level and low-level milking units
E. O’Callaghan - Comparative study of physiological responses of cows to classical versus automatic system of milking
P.G. Marnet, H. Aupetit , J.F. Combaud, J. Portanguen and J.M. Aubry - Effects of liner buckling pressure and teat length on pulsation chamber a- and c-phases
H. Worstorff and E. Bilgery - Differential staining of milk somatic cells and the udder health
L. Pongrácz and J. Iváncsics - Comparison of different diagnostic measures to identify bovine mastitic quarters at milking time
V. Kroemker, J. Hamann, N.T. Grabowski and F. Reinecke - Evaluation of milking routine by using LactoCorder in combination with cytobacterial analysis of the milk of Holstein Frisian
C. Rittershaus, H Seufert and W. Wolter - The assessment parameters of the vacuum regulating device with reducing valve
J. Fryc, J. Los and R. Kukla - The effect of milking device disturbance on SCC in milk of dairy cows
V. Foltys, K. Kirchnerová, Š. Mihina and P.Tongel - Milking variables in relation to teats preparation and unit attachment delay in cows
H. Turki and S. Winnicki - Milk recording in Germany
H. Jürgens - Influence of the duration of a and c phase of pulsation on the milking characteristics and on udder health of dairy cows
P. Billon and V. Gaudin - Vibrations and vacuum stability in milking equipment
D. Nosal and E. Bilgery - Testing of vacuum during milking
L. Jepsen - Vacuum fluctuation in short milk tube during peak milk flow
D. Ryšánek, P. Olejník and V. Babák - Automatic milking: Chances and challenges
K. de Koning - Automatic milking systems: Characterising the farms equipped with AMS, impact and economic simulations
P. Veysset, P. Wallet and E. Prugnard - Designing the optimal robotic milking barn
I. Halachmi, J.H.M Metz, A.A. Dijkhuizen and L. Speelman - The effects of automatic milking with single box facilities on animal behaviour and milk performance on larger farms
R. Artmann - Evaluation of somatic cell count under automatic milking conditions
K. Barth - Evaluation of milking parameters by quarter in an automatic milking system with modified milkmeters
D. Ordolff - The development of udder health of a dairy cow herd in an automated milking system
S. Pallas and K. Wendt - Automatic milking systems: Udder health and milk flow profiles
M. Petermann, W. Wolter, C. Rittershaus, B. Kloppert, H. Seufert and M. Zschöck - Automatic milking systems and their chances in the Czech Republic
J. Vegricht - Specific aspects of milk ejection in automatic milking system
R.M. Bruckmaier, J. Macuhová, H.H.D. Meyer - Teat end callosity and clinical mastitis
F. Neijenhuis, H. Barkema and H. Hogeveen - Milking characteristics of two liners
K. de Koning, F. Neijenhuis and B. Ipema - The influence of mechanical, chemical and biological ageing of liners on change their properties
R. Gálik, Š. Kovác and I. Karas - Milking intervals and teat recovery
F. Neijenhuis and H. Hogeveen - Effect of old and new rubber liners on teats evaluated by thermographic method
I. Knízková, P. Kunc, M. Koubková, J. Fluser and O. Dolezal - Effect of postmilking teat disinfecting on teat skin temperature status
P. Kunc, I. Knízková, M. Koubková,, J. Flusser and O. Dolezal - Teatcup hardness after ageing in laboratory and plant usage
J. Los and A. Mašková - The latest knowledge and trends in the development of milking systems
Š. Kovác, J. Lobotka, I. Karas and R. Gálik - Milking and milk quality in two breeds of sheep
J. Olechnowicz and H. Turki - Effect of some selected operations connected with machine milking on the quality of milk raw material
M. Lipinski, Z. Liszton-GaLa and Z. Gala - The effect of two milking systems on bovine teat condition
D.E. Gleeson and E. O’Callaghan - Managing the quality of milk by means of mastitis monitoring
P. Tongel and S. Mihina - Participation of Research Institute for Animal Production Nitra in the interlaboratory proficiency studies of ICAR
K. Kirchnerová and V. Foltys - Effect of ultrasound in circular disinfection of milking equipment
L. Botto, S. Mihina and V. Foltys - Change of udder conformation traits during lactations in a Holstein Friesian herd
E. Báder, I.Györkös, P. Báder, M. Porvay and E. Kertészné Györffy - Effect of inclination and vacuumlevel on the recording accuracy of portable milk meters
Luger, K., J. Hartl and R. Vogelaue - Modelling of liner behaviour using finite element analysis
E. Harty, P.M. Grace and E.J. O’Callaghan - Using daily data from electronic milkmeters. First results of field tests
G. Provolo and F. Sangiorgi - Inhibition of oxytocin release during repeated milking in unfamiliar surroundings: importance of opioids and adrenal cortex sensitivity
J. Macuhová, V. Tancin and R.M. Bruckmaier - Milk flow patterns: interrelationship with somatic cell counts.
V. Tancin B. Ipema and P. Hogewerf - The influence of pulling force in the liner and teat penetration into the liner on basic vacuum parameters of a milking unit
J. Szlachta and K. Aleksander