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Article: IDF promotes application of new technologies for highest standards in machine milking.(International Dairy Federation)(Brief article)
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- Food Trade Review
- Article date:
- March 1, 2006
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Improving animal welfare while ensuring profitable milk production is one of the key challenges facing the worldwide dairy industry, according to the International Dairy Federation.
"The technical condition of milking machines and equipment has an important influence on udder health and milk quality. It is important to maintain the machines and equipment in order to ensure correct functionality and to carry out specific tests that will identify any faults and subsequently improve the technical working conditions. A high performance of milking machines and equipment is not a guarantee for optimal milking but it forms the foundation." said Christian Robert, the IDF ...