Adopting good milking practices is part of the routine of producers who value healthy animals and residue-free milk. This is because the quality of the milk is directly linked to hygiene throughout the milking process and consequently affects the profitability of the farm.

For 20 years, Reafrio has been a great partner for milk producers, manufacturing coolers, milking machines and other equipment that guarantees quality and generates greater productivity and profitability in the field.

A very recurring question among farmers in which housing system to use for their dairy herds: Between free stall and compost barn, which is the most suitable for my property?

The milk cooler is essential equipment in the properties that work with dairy production. But do you know what are the types of coolers and the main advantages?

The main objective of a structured milking routine is to milk clean, dry and disinfected ceilings, using regulated and properly functioning equipment. With the continuous increase in herds, attention to detail can go unnoticed and, to assist the producer, we highlight some key points to produce good quality milk and minimize the risk of mastitis.

Over-milking is full vacuum milking without flow. This can occur at the beginning of milking, when the cow is not properly stimulated, or at the end of milking when the whole is left in the cow after milk flow has slowed.