IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MILKING SYSTEMS

摘要

A milking system and method for identifying problems in individual milking stations or teat cups within a milking parlour. Liners used within the cups are tagged and following use, the inner surface of liners are inspected. From an examination of the inner surface a score is determined, the score being indicative of one or more problems associated with the teat cup or milking station on which the liner was used. Corrective measures can then be implemented on the individual station and thus maintain the udder health of the animal and the quantity and quality of milk production.