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DeLaval milking machine is 100 years old

The first milking machine was patented 100 years ago this year.

Norman John Daysh from New Zealand came up with the concept in 1913.  He brought his idea to the U.S. for additional development and patents with the man who invented the mechanical cream separator, Gustaf de Laval.

According to the DeLaval company, they now hold more than 1,500 patents covering more than 300 inventions around the world, and their milking equipment is commonly found on farms everywhere.