MECHANICAL MILKING PROCEDURE FOR ANIMALS, ESPECIALLY COWS
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to a mechanical milking procedure for animals, especially cows. In particular, the present invention is a method for milking animals that includes the step of sequentially stimulating the teats of the animal before milking the stimulated teats. This method results in a quick and uninterrupted milking of the animal.
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30 Claims
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10. A method for milking animals, especially cows, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) sequentially stimulating the teats of the animal by a machine, as a way to stimulate the udder; and
b) milking the stimulated teats, wherein the intensity of the sequential stimulation decreases continuously during the milking procedure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21)
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16. A method for milking animals, especially cows, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) sequentially stimulating the teats of the animal by a machine, as a way to stimulate the udder; and
b) milking the stimulated teats, wherein the intensity of the sequential stimulation decreases discontinuously during the milking procedure. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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22. Amended) A method for milking animals, especially cows, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) stimulating at least one teat while milking at least one other teat;
b) stimulating at least one teat which has not yet been stimulated while milking at least one other teat; and
c) sequentially performing steps a) through b) until each teat has been stimulated as a way to stimulate the udder; and
wherein each teat is stimulated by pulsating pressure in a milking cup gap. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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