"Asesoramiento técnico para la adecuación e implementaciòn del área de ordeño e instalación de báscula en el departamento de producción animal de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, parroquia Lodana del cantón Santa Ana, provincia de Manabì "

Abstract

The present work was carried out with the finalization of operating the milking parlor and precision scale to perform a correct mechanical milking and weighing of the animals, said activity was carried out with qualified technical advice for the acquisition of suitable equipment and high durability to carry out an exact record of each animal, weight gain and milk production. The direct mechanical milking system to the jar has 4 sets of teat cups with the ability to milk more than 700 liters per minute and up to 4 cows simultaneously, saving time for both workers and milking and improving the lifestyle in the short and long term. The precision scale was enabled by internal wiring, loading bars and placement of the metal floor for the distribution of the live weight of the animals, the Tru-Test S2 weighing indicator has a total weighing capacity of up to 1,500 kg, Load bars with stable non-slip feet, robust design, Bluetooth technology, long-lasting internal battery and fast charging, in this way an accurate and correct weighing of the animals of said area will be carried out improving animal welfare. The community project had a period of completion from September to December. The costs of materials, equipment and services used during the community development project in the animal production area of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences were determined, reaching a total value of $ 8,018.00. The installation of the mechanical milking machine and the scale is completed with a complete and functional system, being available for students, teachers and researchers in general. Keywords: Mechanical milking, Scale, Dairy production, Animal welfare, Weight gain.