Describe recommended milking practices.

Description should include

• cleaning and massaging the udder
• pre-dipping and post-dipping udders
• stripping and cleaning the teats
• pre-milking by hand in a test cup to check for flocculation or blood
• milking treated and sick cows separately and after all healthy cows have been milked
• removal of milking machine at appropriate time
• importance of employing good milking techniques.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Should milking cows be milked on a regular schedule? Explain.
• What are some consequences of failure to strip and clean a cow's teats?
• What is flocculation?