Tip of the Month – Mai 2026

Long, enjoyable VMS visit.

Ensure the cow enjoys the “entire milking session” in the VMS.

Take the feed rate into account; ensure she hasn’t finished her portion before milking starts, so what is the feed rate per minute set to?

Depending on amount concentrates, max 0.30 – 0.40 kg per minute.

And is she still entitled to a reasonable portion at the last milking session?

That means the maximum portion per milking session should not be set too high.
Depending on the ration at the feed barrier: 2.00 – 3.00 kg maximum.

Does she really hate the teatcleaning? If she is clean enough, the pre-treatment can be set lighter. For example, with new heifers.
(Standard setting remains best for clean teats and oxytocin!)

Is the walk-in gate not too tight, and is the feed trough in the VMS in the correct position? Is the cow standing relaxed?

Does she have to make strange turn before or after robot? => Rubber mat / grates.

Are certain pipes or fences very smooth and clean in places, while others are dirty? Why?

Is this due to the cows’ walking route or perhaps grounding?