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Method-to-method variation in measuring operational overmilking duration is significant. Rear quarters showed less variation, while front quarters showed more, highlighting the need for clear reporting of measurement methods in dairy research.

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  • Dairy Science
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Milking Technology

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  • Operational overmilking, the vacuum-exposure period post-milking, is a critical factor in dairy cow udder health.
  • Quantifying overmilking duration accurately is essential for research and management, but methods vary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify method-to-method variation between vacuum fluctuation patterns (VaDia™) and milk flow curves for assessing operational overmilking duration.
  • To identify cow and milking factors influencing this variation.

Main Methods:

  • Compared operational overmilking duration derived from VaDia™ vacuum data and milk flow curves with varying automated cluster removal (ACR) thresholds.
  • Analyzed seven quarter combinations and used multivariable modeling to identify influencing factors on the absolute difference in duration (ADOD).

Main Results:

  • Significant method-to-method variation was observed across all quarter combinations.
  • VaDia™ estimates resulted in longer overmilking durations and higher initial milk flow compared to the milk flow curve method.
  • Rear quarter combinations showed the lowest ADOD, while front quarter combinations showed the highest.
  • Factors like longer low/high flow times, increased yield, specific vacuum levels, wider teat diameter, and higher parity were associated with increased ADOD.

Conclusions:

  • Vacuum-based and milk flow-based methods capture distinct aspects of the end-milking process.
  • Clear specification of the measurement method (vacuum vs. flow) is crucial when reporting operational overmilking duration in dairy research and practice.