DairyTalk 633: When the Milking Robot Fails: Which Cows Are Most at Risk? - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Aug 15, 2026 · 24m

This podcast episode is based on a scientific study examining failed milking events in voluntary automated milking systems. The central question is why some robot visits end without a successful milking and which cow- and technology-related factors increase that risk. The study identifies attachment problems, failure of milk let-down, mastitis, slow milking speed, and irregular visit intervals as important contributors to unsuccessful events. Younger cows may also struggle during early adaptation, although their success rates tend to improve with experience. The findings suggest that failed…