Imsil-gun Launches Province's First Dairy Cow Teat Washer Pilot Project

Securing National Funds, Pilot Project for Dairy Farmers' Milking Cow Teat Washers Gains Farmer Support

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil County is the only region in the province to launch a pilot project utilizing automatic dairy cow teat washers for the first time.

According to the County Agricultural Technology Center on the 3rd, the Rural Development Administration secured 40 million KRW in national funds and is promoting the distribution of teat washers worth 20 million KRW each to two dairy farms.

Through this distribution project, the county expects to significantly improve the milking environment of the targeted dairy farms and achieve considerable labor savings in teat washing.

Dairy farmers must milk their cows at least twice daily at scheduled times, and teat washing is the most important task in this process.

Previously, teat washing was done manually for long hours using ordinary hand towels, resulting in significant variability in cleanliness depending on the milker's skill level.

However, now by using automatic teat washers, four functions?automatic washing, disinfection, drying, and massage?are completed simultaneously before milking, reducing milking time.

Additionally, by using non-toxic soft silicone cleaning brushes, warm water, and disinfectants, bacterial growth is blocked, enabling hygienic cleaning.

The device can evenly clean various teat shapes, and massaging the teat with warm water and soft brushes quickly stimulates oxytocin secretion, significantly shortening milking time.

Moreover, since the milker's hands do not touch the teats during washing, it prevents infections between cows, and the teat orifices are thoroughly cleaned, ensuring hygienic washing.

The final raw milk produced is provided to consumers as safe and high-quality food.

The pilot project utilizing automatic dairy cow teat washers is receiving great response from local dairy farms as it shortens milking time, prevents diseases, and produces high-quality raw milk.

The county plans to expand and promote the project further by securing additional national funds if local dairy farms desire.

County Governor Shim Min said, “This pilot project has created an opportunity to provide hygienic and safe raw milk,” adding, “We will continue efforts to improve the environment for dairy farms, reduce labor, and increase farm income.”

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