What are the Steps of Milking?
Milking
Milking may be defined as the process of collection of milk from the cow�s udder. Milking should be performed at the fixed time and place by the same milking man so that cow become calm and maintain continuity of production.
Steps of Milking
- Milking Time: Milking can be performed two or three times per day. If it is performed by maintaining specific time, milk production might be increased.
- Preparation of Cow: Never make exciting or disturbing before milking. Never beat the cows in any situation. Cows� udder and teat should be washed out with warm water before milking. After that, udder and teats are dried with clean cloth or towel.
- Preparation of Milker: Milking man should wear a clean dress and covered his hair with towel or cloth. Milker�s nail has to be kept clean by regular cutting.
- Using Clean Equipment for Milking: During milking from udder, milk with cover and handle should be used instead of simple bucket. After milking, milk can has to be washed with warm water initially and then with clean cool water by rubbing with brush. Milk can should be placed upside down until next milking.
- Keeping cow Free From Fly: Care should be taken during milking so that fly can not disturb the cow.
- Stimulation of Cow for Milking: Cow could be stimulated for milking by suckling teats by calf or massaging teats by milk man.Feeding Cow During Milking: During milking, small amount concentrate feed or green grass should be placed in front of cow for keeping it busy.
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