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The Teat Scrubber
Supplier Future Cow
What is it? Hand held teat brush system which stimulates, cleans, disinfects and dries in one pass. Operated by hand switch with light to illuminate teats.
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre
How does it work? Teat cleaned by three rotating antimicrobial brushes. Two at top wash barrel, One at bottom washes teat end. Wet cycle can be followed by dry cycle.
Parlour type? Any
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? 6-10 seconds/cow for whole process.
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 4.25ml/cow of base and activator (85ml total volume including water)
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Have to use specific chlorine dioxide disinfectant to receive full support.
Warrantee 12 months or 200,000 cows
Cost (ex VAT) Starts at £5,000. Replacement brushes £8 each. (advise changing every 10,000 cows)
Contact futurecow.com Derek Davies, Tel: 07887 737089
Key considerations for system type Consider brush replacement costs. Dry pass recommended to help promote effective liner seal and avoid new mastitis infections.
On platform Teat Sprayer
Supplier Dairymaster
What is it? Individual bale, platform mounted leg spreaders with automatic disinfection nozzle.
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre and/or post
How does it work? Two seconds after the automatic cup removers (ACRs) are activated, the sprayer automatically sprays the teats via two nozzles. Only one spray line so same disinfectant will have to be used when pre and post spraying.
Parlour type? Rotary
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? 0.5+ seconds/cow (can be varied)
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 15ml/cow
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Yes, but must be suitable for spraying. Iodine not recommended.
Warrantee 12 months on parts.
Cost (ex VAT) From £200/unit
Contact dairymaster.com Chris Howarth, Tel: 01527 878505
Key considerations for system type Can separate pre and post disinfectants be applied? ACRs needed to post spray on some systems. Pre spray works best with platform sensor and electronic ID needed to pre spray. Position on platform is crucial for good coverage for individual herd.
Apollo
Supplier GEA
What is it? Automatic post dip and cluster flush system using specialist milking clusters. Designed to disinfect teats and clean liners between cows.
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Post
How does it work? Post dip enters liner at the hood at the end of milking and is dragged down teat when cluster removed. Cluster then flushed with disinfectant and then water. Have to use Apollo clusters and liners.
Parlour type? Any
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? 2 seconds/spray, about 60 seconds for flushing.
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 11-12ml/cow
Can you use any disinfectants with it? GEA chemical advised in first year to ensure warrantee valid.
Warrantee 12 months
Cost (ex VAT) £1,600/point
Contact gea.com Tel: 024 7669 2333
Key considerations for system type May have to use specific liners on some systems.
TSR
Supplier Delaval
What is it? Automated robot
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre and/or post (post more popular)
How does it work? Robotic arm with camera identifies each teat so each can be automatically sprayed individually. Works across 1.5 bales and automatically washes arm between pre-programmed number of cows. Can be positioned on entry or exit from parlour.
Parlour type? Rotary
Can it be retrofitted? Yes. Non Delaval rotaries may need additional upgrades.
How long does it take? >400 cows per hour (fastest – 9 seconds/bale)
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 8-10ml/cow
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Can use any chemical but extra costs may be incurred if blockages occur due to non approved chemical.
Warrantee 12 months standard. Extended options available.
Cost (ex VAT) Price will vary depending on farm. Claims ROI of around 3-4 years based on 6 hour milkings/day.
Contact delaval.com Tel: 029 2077 5800
Key considerations for system type Will need two robots to do pre and post. Can take up a lot of space.
SR2
Supplier Boumatic
What is it? Automated robot
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre and/or post (post more popular)
How does it work? 3D camera identifies if cluster is attached and identifies teats. Spray arm has 2 jets – 1 sprays left teats, one sprays right teats. Height and depth of arm varies depending on on cow. Works across 1.5 bales.
Parlour type? External rotaries
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? Can work up to 4 seconds/bale.
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 15ml/cow
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Have to sign up to initial 3 year chemical contract.
Warrantee 18 months
Cost (ex VAT) £70,000
Contact boumatic.comTel: Pete Wooldridge: 07595 718592
Key considerations for system type N/A
Teatwand Exact
Supplier Northern Dairy Equipment
What is it? Wand sprayer
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre and/or post
How does it work? Fixed point automatic ‘wand’ or arm goes in and out of bale at one specific point on rotary. Speed of rotary determines speed of arm. Dual nozzles spray forward and backwards as goes in and out.
Parlour type? External rotaries
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? 2-3 seconds/cow (can be adjusted).
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 20ml/cow/milking
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Yes
Warrantee 12 months
Cost (ex VAT) £ 15,500
Contact dairy-equipment.co.uk Tel: 01772 739403
Key considerations for system type Can be hit and miss if cow not in right position. Platform leg spreaders recommended for accuracy of spraying.
Moojet
Supplier Cotswold Milking systems
What is it? Walkover sprayer
Pre or post milking disinfecion? Pre or post (most use for post)
How does it work? Sprayer located in race on entry and/or exit to parlour. Light beam locates cow and automatically sprays when cow walks over nozzles.
Parlour type? Any
Can it be retrofitted? Yes
How long does it take? Cow exit speed
Average disinfectant use per cow (ml/cow) 30ml/cow
Can you use any disinfectants with it? Yes
Warrantee About 12 months
Cost (ex VAT) £2,500-£3,000 installed
Contact cotswold-dairy.co.uk Steve Gibson Tel: 07725 241938
Key considerations for system type Low accuracy. Uses a lot of spray. Risk of nozzle getting blocked by slurry. Position is key to avoid cow flow jams.
*Guide only. Information provided by manufacturers. Accurate at time of printing. Other products are available. Inclusion does not imply recommendation.
