From a milk‑quality perspective, refrigeration is one of the most important control points on the farm. It safeguards everything the farmer has already done right in the shed.
DTS Refrigeration (soon to be known as Cryvex Refrigeration) provides nationwide coverage with experienced local technicians who understand the realities of on‑farm refrigeration. Its focus is on fast response, practical solutions, and minimising disruption to milking, backed by 24/7 support.
“Refrigeration is critical to milk quality, and urgency and reliability remain central to how we support farmers,” said Walker, DTS/Cryvex General Manager.
“Increasingly, the biggest gains come from connecting refrigeration, hygiene, and data as farmers get earlier warnings, clearer insights, and more reliable performance across their entire cooling system.”
According to Walker, the most common issues include inconsistent cooling performance, insufficient cooling capacity during peak milking, poor maintenance, and system reliability problems caused by ageing undersized equipment.
Power supply issues, poor heat transfer, and hygiene‑related contamination also contribute to systems not working as intended. Real‑time monitoring can improve visibility and fault detection, while good hygiene and smart system design strengthen cooling efficiency, energy use, and overall milk‑quality outcomes.
Walker mentioned there are typically two peak periods each year. The first is during calving, when systems are restarted after dry‑off and haven’t always been serviced. The second peak occurs in October when rising ambient temperatures and full vats place the greatest load on refrigeration systems.
Peak milking periods leave no room for downtime, and refrigeration failures at the wrong time can mean lost milk, compliance issues, and major stress for farmers. Reliable systems are important, but just as important is having experienced, responsive support when something does go wrong.
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