“To fully reap the benefits of a dairy cow, you will need to milk her every day. Cows who are not milked on a regular basis may stop producing milk or develop problems with their teats. Knowing how to properly milk a cow, and doing so on schedule, prevents problems from occurring.
Tie your cow in a secure area so she can not escape while you are milking her. Visually inspect your cow's udder for signs of injury, swelling or discomfort that might indicate your cow is experiencing a health problem such as mastitis, which occurs when teats become blocked. Call your veterinarian if you discover a health problem when you are inspecting your cow's condition.
Wrap your thumb and forefinger into a circle around the base of one of the cow's teats. Gently and quickly squeeze the teat to release a small squirt of milk. This is called stripping the teat; you do so to remove any dirt or debris from the teat as well as to quickly check the appearance of your cow's milk for potential problems. Milk should appear white and smooth, as opposed to clumpy, when you express it from the teat. Do this for every teat.”
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Croatia ·
11/04/15