{"product_id":"shoof-quarter-milker-connector-for-dairy-cows","title":"Shoof Quarter Milker Connector for Dairy Cows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Quarter Milker Connector\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shoof Quarter Milker Connector is a replacement connector fitting that forms part of a quarter milker set-up in the dairy shed. It is for dairy farmers and herd managers who need to milk one quarter of a cow separately, so that milk from a treated or monitored quarter is kept out of the bulk vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for farms that already run a quarter milker and want a spare connector on the shelf, this is a straightforward piece of shed hardware rather than a complete milking unit. You can find more farm and livestock kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement connector for quarter milker equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports separate milking of a single quarter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits into the line and removes again quickly between cows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to strip down and wash with your usual plant cleaning routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensible spare to keep in the dairy so milking is not held up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Shoof, a New Zealand supplier of livestock and dairy equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter Milker Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement connector fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ dairy equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended animal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDairy cows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the connector is clean, dry and free from cracks or splits before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the connector into your quarter milker set-up following the instructions supplied with your milking plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach to the cow and milk the affected quarter separately from the rest of the udder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the connector and keep the collected milk separate from the bulk vat as advised by your veterinary surgeon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and wash the connector with the rest of the plant, then allow it to drain and dry before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a quarter milker connector used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a fitting used within a quarter milker set-up so that a single quarter of a cow can be milked on its own, keeping that milk separate from the rest of the udder and out of the bulk vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a complete quarter milker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is for the connector only, which is a replacement or spare part for an existing quarter milker set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen would a farmer milk one quarter separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost commonly when a quarter is under treatment or being monitored and its milk must be withheld from the vat. Always follow your veterinary surgeon's advice on withholding periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash it after each use as part of your normal milking plant hygiene routine, then let it drain and dry before storing it somewhere clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should the connector be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspect it regularly and replace it if it becomes cracked, split, distorted or otherwise worn, as damaged fittings can affect hygiene and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Shoof equipment from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoof is based in New Zealand and supplies animal health and livestock farming equipment for dairy, beef and general farm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShoof is a New Zealand-based manufacturer and supplier of animal health and livestock equipment, known on farms for practical, hard-wearing tools. 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