Abstract: A device for brushing animals, provided with a mounting unit (1) for mounting the device to a stationary construction element. A pivot element (2) is connected with the mounting unit (1). A frame (3) is connected with the pivot element (2) in such a way that it is pivotable about said pivot element and comprises a hollow, internal space (4). A brushing unit (5) is fastened on the frame (3), and comprises a driven axis (6), which extends into the space (4). The device is further provided with a driving motor (7) with a drive shaft (8) for driving the brushing unit (5) and a transmission element (9), which is disposed between the drive shaft (8) of the driving motor (7) and the driven axis (6) for transmitting rotation from the drive shaft (8) to the driven axis (6). The transmission element (9) and the driving motor (7) are disposed in the hollow, internal space (4) of the frame (3).

Abstract: In a fully automated milking system, a disinfecting device that disinfects those parts of the milking equipment and of a cleaning device which contact the teats and also usually the udder of an animal to be milked. The disinfecting device comprises an ultraviolet light source wherein the wavelength of the ultraviolet rays are between 100 and 280 nanometers. The light source may be movable within a teat cup or directly connected to the teat cup so that the radiation penetrated the teat cup's liner which is translucent and destroys harmful bacteria on the teat cup parts that contact the teat of an animal being milked as well as contacting portions of the animal's udder.