Abstract: A cleaning device is provided for cleaning a teat of an animal. The cleaning device has a housing with a first wall, a second wall and teat receiving passage. The first wall is spaced from the second wall to form a space between the first and second walls. An outlet opening is formed in the device in flow communication with the teat receiving passage and the space between the first and second walls. A feed conduit is in flow communication with the space between the first and second walls for supplying a cleaning medium to the cleaning device. A flow guiding member is located in the space to guide the flow of cleaning medium through the space to the outlet opening. The first and second walls preferably include spaced apart flanges extending substantially parallel to each other to form the outlet opening.

Abstract: A device and method for the automatic milking of animals is disclosed. The device includes at least two milking stalls that are positioned one after the other in a lengthwise direction. The stalls are provided on one of the long sides with an entrance door and exit door, each movable with a drive device. Animals can walk via the exit door and a passageway out of the milking stall to an accommodation area. The access to the second and subsequent stalls crosses the passageway. The device further includes an access gate through which the entrance door of the milking stalls is directly accessible from the waiting area.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling a milking processing system wherein milk is extracted at each teat of a mammal, such as a cow, and subsequently stored for a longer period. Prior to storing of the milk, it is at least partially or wholly filtered in the connecting conduit to the storage. The filter with any residue which may have remained behind thereon is carried outside the conduit and subsequently detected. A control signal is generated based on a predetermined quantity or quality of the residue of the animal, such that diverse control functions can be started on the basis of varying signals.