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We offer two types of milk hose and another common question we get is, what is the difference between the two types of hoses?  We use the silicone material because of its flexibility in the winter months but we like the Transflow hose as well and offer it as a less expensive, quality option.  Below are the descriptions of both hose materials. Transflow FDA approved, Transflow is specifically designed for raw milk applications.  It is specially formulated to reduce the risks that can occur with the use of rubber tubing.  It is made to not dry out or crack which...

I am going to start a blog series about the components that make a great milk room.  Originally, I milked in our open barn next to the goat stalls until we could upgrade and create an area dedicated to the milking process.  Every year we made little upgrades and now I have what I consider to be an ideal milk room and often get asked about it and what should be included in a milk room.  My milk room now promotes efficiency and cleanliness and we made strategic decisions to ensure this.  The more efficient your milking area is, the...