Method for milking an animal, and milking arrangement

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PATENT NO 8720371
APP PUB NO 20120325153A1
SERIAL NO

13528859

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A method of and arrangement for automatically milking an animal by use of an automatic milking system including a plurality of teat cups, a robot arm for automatic attachment of the teat cups and a control system arranged to control the milking system, wherein the teat cups are used, until a defect is established with respect to a teat cup. In that case, milking of the non-milked teat is automatically taken over by a different teat cup.

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  • LELY PATENT N.V.

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Mostert, Gerard Schipluiden, NL 26 34

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