A dairy cow can be destroyed in three months with worn or incorrect milking system liners and poor hygiene. Aging liners are the single biggest cause of chronic mastitis in herds.
Multiple studies prove if dairy farmers use old liners on fresh cows, the damage to teat-ends starts immediately.”
Source: The Bullvine, August 2, 2022. Link. The liner is the interface between the milking machine and the cow. Farmers can’t see them, but as they age, they accumulate milk and chemical residues. Calcium and phosphorus-based liner deposits cause a roughened milk-stone surface which is like rubbing sandpaper on the teat.
INSIGHTS: We can’t imagine any dairy producer who wouldn’t want a veterinarian or representative to discuss aging liners and their affect on cows and production. Share this liberally and often with producers.