Milking Cows | New pre & post dips

[@ronnieseagraves3385]

This is a GREAT VIDEO. I love it when you do a step by step on what you are doing. I am very impressed that you are serving our WONDERFUL LORD JESUS. Keep up the good work and keep serving our Lord.

[@echovalleyfarms4030]

Great video I appreciate all the work you put into making them. Love seeing them every week

[@blakebateman11]

Echo Valley Farms I agree

[@jimzoesch5799]

Great video. Lot of hard work. Worked a dairy farm with a buddy of mine going to college in the 70’s. He always played music. Said it relaxed the cows. I remember my grandparents milking in the 60’s always had a radio going, too. Great to see your hard work and dedication to the stock.

[@echoewest2685]

As near as I can tell, you and the millennial farmer are two of the most important channels on you tube. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthewrenshaw]

Check out Welker Farms, How Farms Work, Dodge Brothers Farm and Ranch, and SaskDutchKid too.

[@echoewest2685]

Will do.

[@matthewrenshaw]

This is a great channel. I milked cows 20 years ago and watching this brings back so many memories. I liked that you concentrated on the milking process today - I think a lot of people dont realize that it is twice a day, every day. I sit at a cubicle now, but I miss those days. Keep up the great work. Love this channel.

[@triciaabrams8848]

The pre dip looks like it's foaming a lot more than the previous one. Keep us posted on how they are helping or hurting and what you decide about keeping the new products or switching back to the old or something else entirely. Thanks for another great and informative video!

[@rictus7222]

Really liking this channel. And the content funny thing about it is I've never had any kind of farming experience But still find this all fascinating.

[@taco44051]

Eric and Ryan of How Farms Work, I both subscribe to and highly recommend both. Like you, I am not a farmer at all.

[@jimaye7857]

Not going to lie, my favourite part of the video was that cool boot washer.

[@BWYinYang]

🤣

[@A2dy]

The amount of brushing with iodine and getting my coveralls wet that would eliminate would be worth it lol

[@kristopherrangel982]

Lodaz fr I was thinking about that

[@Forevertrue]

Great video People are finding a new respect of farmers and farming Eric and milk. Thanks for this. You are doing your industry a huge favor.

[@twa77]

Love the steady sound of the milking pump. I find it calming

[@camogoofs]

Great video! I've never known exactly what mastitis did to the milk. You would be the first I've seen to show that. Thank you!

[@CavanCu]

I love it when you try a new product or equipment and explain why. Treating mastitis has come a long way thank God.

[@winstonkaka]

This guy works so hard am so impressed with your zeal bro keep up the amazing work.😱

[@jamesburke5709]

I don't know about the rest of you guys on here but this youngin right here works for a living there and I'm going to say this too here I'm proud of him as well cause in today's generation these kids doesn't do half as much as he does in a single solid day of work there keep up the good work there kid and I'll keep watching it all the time here too have a good day now and I'll be waiting on the next video from ya too

[@PeterHughes]

Yeah same here. Him and his dad are spot on. Look after cows and they pay you back. You can tell these lads do.

[@chrisandert9171]

You do a excellent job of explaining the process of your dairy. Great video.

[@edwardsofin3593]

I agree, the boot wash is cool. Thanks for sharing and the detailed explanation of how you keep your milking herd clean of Mastitis. Really very interesting. You also treat your cows very well and the cows show it in their nice behavior. A whole lot of work and attention to detail to produce the milk we need in this country, thankyou. I hope the people that get their "swipe card food stamp money" for free from the tax dollars the rest of us pay watch something like your videos and develop an appreciation for all the work and time hat goes into making the milk. Farming is the backbone of our country. Without farming nothing else (and nobody else) works.

[@copperlincoln8813]

I like how thorough and informative this video was! Good job!

[@jimikeler932]

Great video we've been using chlorine dioxide dip for about six months and it's helped with the mastitis and done wonders with the teat ends. Keep up the good work and the great videos you put out

[@Quarton]

A great video for those wanting to know what your work as a dairy farmer is like. Thanks for the interesting videos! P.S. Nice dogs ya got there! :-)

[@farmerste]

I found it is good to change pre and post dip products from time to time as it stops the harmful bugs from building up

[@Pharphette]

I like these efforts to make the cows more comfortable and happy

[@Eon69nc]

You really handle these cows so well. Thank you for feeding us.

[@steveadams99708]

Another educational video. Thanks for sharing! You do good work for so early in the morning!

[@dimduk]

Does my heart good to see how well you treat your cows, I drink milk everyday and it wakes me up with breakfast and helps me sleep at night.

[@greenthumb6875]

This is really enjoyable to watch, relaxing knowing it’s 7:00am when I get up on my end. To let you feel better, I do occasionally wake up at 3:00. Look outside and than fall asleep again.

[@gateway8833]

I like that parlor setup with those center booms.

[@karljacobson1575]

That’s a steady job isn’t it!! My grandpa used to milk back in 50s I remember being out there!! Looks like you have a nice setup...

[@jacobburke4534]

Great video!! I enjoy them as much now as I did when you first started!! It’s great to see someone younger work the way you do.

[@TRDoutdoors]

Another great video! Keep them coming!! My kids told me to send you one of my stickers, should mail out this week!

[@rhyanfromyt8867]

I’ll look into the new teat dip that you guys use and see what my grandpa thinks of it for our cows, great video!

[@PeterHughes]

I really miss dairy farming, having been out of the industry for more than 5 years now. Milking the cows was one of my favourite jobs on the farm. If I lived next door to your farm, I'd gladly help out for free!

[@robynmorris2408]

Great vid and very informative. Thanks so much Eric.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Was quite interesting thank u for taking us milking with u . The ladies look pretty and very healthy. I watch also a awesome Jersy dairy very nice operations I like to see them treated so we'll. 🐮🤗

[@lh6353]

Your puppies are always wagging tails. They are always happy.

[@angelodliljedahl2975]

All time Favorite farmer to watch on KZbin

[@TheGilbert48197]

I wanted to say thank you, for taking your time out of your busy day, to show use how the steps is for are milk, I wanted to ask you, how you can tell the cow is not feeling good and when you call the vet to check them out. Thank you again.

[@canobeans2988]

Hey Eric love your vids I watch like 7 a day. I prefer your videos over any other farmer bc I like how plain they are. Keep up the good work man

[@hfff1]

Glad to see you trying thing to make a better life for you and the cows. Say hay to Megan!

[@ronhooks1123]

You gotta love your work!! Bless you!! Love that milk!! Peace from SW Florida 😇!!

[@sethwebber806]

I put those same mats in my parlor . Got them from home Depot. I kept them in long enough to fill up with crud then I had to take them out very hard to clean and hold the smell. But very soft to work on

[@finnvis8346]

bin there since the beginning still love your vids!❤️

[@dylanmcbeath4488]

This is all very interesting to me, and I'm glad you enjoy vlogging this type of stuff, keep up the good work!!

[@frankmacleod9576]

I knew those rubber mats were not going to work out. I've used the same ones under a home gym, and around the spa where they work great, but I knew they wouldn't stay together in that environment. Can't wait to see the what you try next.

[@tommydrozdowski4733]

Suuup, Erick!?!? Great job, keep them coming...

[@MrGeroth]

You are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@loisblais3431]

Gosh those cows looked so comfortable laying there! Great set up. Happy cows happy milk 🤣. Love watching.

[@Colorized__History]

I think the new teat dip color looks waaaaay better than the previous stuff you guys were using.

[@danfinley3690]

Great video love watching how the dairy works. Can’t wait til next vid

[@mszbdog1]

You are really great at showing the positive side of dairy farms, and what all is takes to safeguard us non farmers. You also don't hold back the struggles it takes to become a successful farmer in general. I have no idea how my grandparents lived to be in their mid, and late nineties with very few health issues, by drinking non pasteurized milk ( when I was a small child it was straight out of the cow) and using straight up lard. Now days everything kills us. Lol maybe it's doctors that are actually killing the dairy industry. Hmmmm and politics.

[@kenrichardson4144]

Great video! Thanks for sharing❗❗❗ 🙂🙂🙂 👍👍👍

[@susanniman5507]

Happy dogs and cows❤️... to bad the mats are not working out. Thanks for another informational viedo

[@jeffjahns1974]

We love ABS dip products. They have worked well for us for years.

[@rokuemon3]

Love the videos man! Keep us posted on the new pre/post teat dip. We are also using the yellow dip and I wanna know how that works for you guys. Could you also show the breakdown and setup of the parlor? I would like to see how different it is for you guys! Best of luck! NY Dairy farmer

[@cameronlawson4978]

Been watching you for a while now and I like the way you do things and different ways you do it for us keep it up bro

[@farmerdre1]

Another great video!!

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Thanks Dre

[@davidhinson5010]

Man you guys treat your stock so well! They should put off heavy cream before long! Keep it up from NC, LOVE YA.

[@almonrounsaville3340]

We milk cows up in central new York and started using that dip about five months ago and have been very happy with it

[@380guya]

One thing that aways stands out is that when you walk in and start cleaning up, none of the cows are scared of you. Shows you have respect for them.

[@wayneshancock2520]

Great job as always , do you manage to get any free time ? Thank you for being an excellent role model for young men who need to learn a strong work ethic at a young age 👍🙏🇺🇸

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

I get plenty of free time don't worry

[@chriscrosby8012]

I love the underbelly camera shot down the line. Glad you like the new health products. Those crazy mats 🙃 just seems like nothing is as good as what you had quality wise. Oh well hope the replacements are better thanks 😊

[@pgacsermons2605]

What a wild winter as far as weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanniman5507]

Cool boot wash! We need one of those!!!!

[@midwesternhooftrimmer6735]

New subscriber here. Quick question who's your hooftrimmer? I know several trimmers in Pennsylvania

[@tomcogger5013]

I might have to try some of the post dip. I been trying to keep my somatic cell count down

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

I love the fact that your older cows have water beds.

[@dsgalaxymodels4632]

I like your boot washing station, really cool

[@garlandhenry6792]

Puts a new meaning on 24 - 7 - 365 👍

[@seansexton729]

Hi Eric , another fantastic video, Can you tell us a little bit more about the ointment used for treating the mastitis? Is it an udder mint treatment or something else? Has it any milk with holding time? And is it specific for only one type of bacteria? Thanks again, keep up the great work.

[@babadagaa8352]

Those cows at 1:00 are chillin to the max. Happy cows

[@theyarddogs4100]

I like that boot bath. Cool video. Carl

[@sixtoes2313]

Thanks Eric ! 🐄 🌽 🚜 👍 🇺🇸

[@bubbafrey7248]

Love the channel because you milk real close to were I live

[@Christoffer83]

Good and interesting video. Do the cows get baths? Or maybe they get a showers?

[@makingithappen9722]

I am very impressed with how well you take care of the cows. How common is it with waterbed for the cows?

[@danfinley3690]

So amazing what goes into milking and the care you have for your dairy thanks

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Great video, I enjoy all of them.

[@peterhaan9068]

My cereal tasted a little funny after your mastitis explanation!

[@mariamarino5271]

Love your vids I love unicorns horses and cows this made my day

[@robbybachmann8061]

May I ask what your scc is? My family owns and operates our on dairy farm and our scc for the herd averages around 100,000. I love ur videos I find it sp interesting to see how other people manage there farms and the ideas they come up with.

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

We have been around 125, 000. The goal is to stay under 100,000 consistently

[@robbybachmann8061]

@@10thgenerationdairyman ya that's our goal!

[@andrewsarles3520]

I like the brush on the teat cup! We used to spill a lot of iodine! Are there replacement brushes or buy another whole cup?

[@pratikborkar18]

It will be great if you share the product you use it may help other dairy Farmer like you and thanks for such a lovely videos.

[@BoydGilbreath]

I love how the cows think about trying to kick you, then quickly remember that won't work. But it is 4:15 AM, after all!

[@davejones6812]

That's funny. As soon as I saw that first cow picking up her legs, I went straight to the comments to find you'd already commented. 😊

[@adamstockdale4364]

Boyd Gilbreath I sometimes think there not kicking, maybe they are just ticklish?

[@marlinguidegun1657]

I was thinking that when I was a kid, I got kicked in the head a few times milking, that setup eliminates that problem.

[@keithfraser4328]

Lol guys, the cows are not thinking about kicking, most of them are veterans at this, maybe some of the new comers will think about kicking a little. For the most part I believe they dance like that, because they are uncomfortable because of being full of milk, makes them a little sensitive. However they know relieve is on its way, so they generally don’t kick. Now if your a bad farmer and don’t treat the cows with respect, and compassion, those cows are very likely to kick but I would too if it was always a bad experience. Those fellows don’t deserve to called farmers, they are criminals, and give good farmers like Erik and his family a bad name.

[@ohPokey]

Interesting about the oxytocin use. And as a human mom it was interesting to learn the cows have to *let down* their milk just like us humans.

[@TheGhostOfLuciasClay]

That's part of the reason for the procedures before putting the milkers on. Pre-dipping, then wiping with hand, to drying with towel all help stimulate the cow so she'll release oxytocin to be able to release the milk.

[@paulrivera1038]

Sorry I started watching about 7 months ago , just wondering and I know you probably answered this a hundred times!, How many total milk-able cows do you have and how many times a day do you milk them lastly How many years can you milk a cow and sorry to ask but what happens to cows when they stop producing milk do they become “meat” cows? Just curious. Love the channel it’s good to see father and son working so close , you can tell a good Christian family!!

[@dairyfarmer0293]

Cows get milked 2 times a day

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

We have 200 cows and milk three times a day. Yes they are sold for beef after milking anywhere from 2 - 5 or more years.

[@eldon65]

@@10thgenerationdairyman I have friends with a farm in Lancaster County also and they are still milking a cow born in 2005

[@landonvincent6389]

When I seen y’all putting those mats in a few videos ago I was like no don’t do it lol but we live and learn

[@susanniman5507]

I am fairly new on here. Have you done any videos of the cows getting their hooves trimmed? Thought that would be interesting too, just a thought....

[@bethkucera9356]

all the work you do is amazing. how can i only pay two bucks a gallon??

[@magpie5710]

No tunes while milking? That boot washer is great, the mats are not. Never understood how to get the crap out of the holes. Love being in the parlor though. Great way to start every video. Thank you

[@luizlopez7626]

Very good quality videos...

[@rc6664]

Great video! I appreciate you sharing your work life with us as well as your faith in Jesus. All good news!

[@mariadowling532]

Nice dogs + a great video

[@jpw1490]

Try zip/cable ties to hold the mats together

[@anastyb]

Why? Tell the manufacturer your product sucks and doesn't meet the claims. Either replace with a product that meets the claims or issue a full refund. Zipties for one it's foot traffic on these mats not good traffic.

[@jpw1490]

@@anastyb its just a tempery idea untill they get new ones sorted

[@PeterHughes]

Just have a good concrete floor, and good wellies.

[@petelogsdon7872]

Just curious, what time is bedtime with such an early start to your day?

[@MrPalllmalll]

Looks good mate! Greats from belgium!

[@tishwash08]

What pen group is Cow 482 who is always “first” in. I look for her on your videos. 😊

[@Gustav4]

I can recommend a rounded hand held manure scrape, we used to have the ones you are using but the rounded with rubber on we find better

[@fokkerd3red618]

If you don't mind me asking, when your custom harvester comes in to chop corn for silage, how does he charge a job such as this?

[@raymitch3768]

Is that a "Thrifty Dipper", I see them advertised in some of my dairy magazines?

[@Applerockdairy]

I feel for you man we've had the same problem before. We also used that same post dip it's really good dip I like it but that stuff is expensive. What pre dip are you using I couldn't tell. We use a lactic acid too for a pre dip too that comes from Fisher and Thompson. Ecoli mastitis is some bad stuff. We had those same mats in our parlor I was so happy when they left they suck

[@popoff1286]

Love your videos man I watch em all lmao live in a small town where everyone owns a diary but are barely making it because of the prices . I went to work in a boar stud instead 😂