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Automatic Disinfection and Flushing (ADF) is a method of [[Post-Milking Teat Disinfection (PMTD)|post milking teat disinfection (PMTD)]] used in dairy cows for the control of contagious causes of mastitis. In addition to PMTD, the cluster is flushed between cows to further minimise the probability of infection being transferred between cows in the parlour. The flushing removes any milk residues within the liner that may be harbouring pathogens.  

 

 

Automatic Disinfection and Flushing (ADF) is a method of [[Post-Milking Teat Disinfection|post milking teat disinfection (PMTD)]] used in dairy cows for the control of contagious causes of mastitis. In addition to PMTD, the cluster is flushed between cows to further minimise the probability of infection being transferred between cows in the parlour. The flushing removes any milk residues within the liner that may be harbouring pathogens.  

The advantages of such a system over regular [[Post-Milking Teat Disinfection (PMTD)|PMTD]] is the timely application of disinfectant to the teat, good teat coverage, additional flushing of the unit, low disinfectant use (6-8ml per cow) and time efficiency for the operator. The disadvantages are the cost of installation and maintenance (including replacement of the specialised liners). It is also important that the system is set up correctly to ensure adequate, consistent disinfection.

The advantages of such a system over regular [[Post-Milking Teat Disinfection|PMTD]] is the timely application of disinfectant to the teat, good teat coverage, additional flushing of the unit, low disinfectant use (6-8ml per cow) and time efficiency for the operator. The disadvantages are the cost of installation and maintenance (including replacement of the specialised liners). It is also important that the system is set up correctly to ensure adequate, consistent disinfection.

A simpler system that just performs the flushing component is also available (“Clusterflush”).

A simpler system that just performs the flushing component is also available (“Clusterflush”).

===References and further reading===

==References and Further Reading==

Biggs, A., 2009. Mastitis in Cattle, 1st Edition. The Crowood Press Ltd.

Biggs, A., 2009. '''Mastitis in Cattle''', 1st Edition. ''The Crowood Press Ltd.''

Blowey, R., Edmondson, P., 2010. Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds, 2nd Edition. CABI International.

Blowey, R., Edmondson, P., 2010. '''Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds,''' 2nd Edition.'' CABI International.''

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