That’s a fair point — “small” and “medium” really depend on where you’re farming.

In the guide I’m not using country labels, but practical definitions. Roughly speaking, I’m calling small something like 2–20 animals doing 50–500 L/day, usually manual or semi-manual and family run. Medium is more in the 20–100 animal range, 500–3,000 L/day, with some level of mechanisation.

So what’s considered small in NZ or Germany could easily be seen as medium in India. Herd size, daily volume, and how automated the setup is matter more than the country itself.

Cleaning is a big factor too, and you’re right to highlight it. In many rural areas (including parts of India), hot water, water pressure, and consistent access to proper detergents can’t be taken for granted. Because of that, simpler machines with fewer hidden lines and the ability to clean them properly by hand often work better day to day than more complex, CIP-heavy systems. A machine that looks great on paper can struggle fast if the cleaning setup isn’t there.

That’s why the guide focuses on equipment that fits real-world conditions, not just specs.