Indian Council of Agricultural Research
ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle
भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय गोवंश अनुसंधान संस्थान
(An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute)
(An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute)
The Institute's Milk Parlour is a modern, hygienic milking facility used for the routine milking of the institute herd and for research on machine milking, udder health and milk quality in indigenous cattle breeds. It supports standardised milk recording, essential for genetic evaluation and breed improvement programmes.
Fitted with a pipeline milking system, the parlour ensures minimal human contact with milk, reduced milking time and consistent hygiene standards, while individual animal-wise milk yield data is captured for research and herd management purposes.
Pipeline milking system designed to minimise stress to animals and ensure quick, hygienic and uniform milking.
Individual animal-wise recording of milk yield used for lactation studies and sire/dam evaluation.
Pre and post-milking teat dipping, regular equipment sanitisation and adherence to clean milk production practices.
Bulk milk cooler maintains milk quality between milking and dispatch, preventing spoilage and bacterial growth.
Routine testing for fat percentage, SNF and adulterants to monitor herd health and milk quality trends.
Regular udder health checks and mastitis screening by the institute's veterinary team.