Milking Protocol Topic 3091 Dairy Basic Concepts Melinda Klockziem

The Udder Four Quarters Each quarter contains one teat Alveoli Milk storage within the udder

Milk Letdown On average 7 minutes Controlled by Hormone Oxytocin Pituitary gland Frightened Cow Release Adrenaline which cancels the effect of oxytocin.

Milk Letdown Composition of milk Changes from beginning to end First milk  Low solid content Last milk  Solid content increases during the milking process  Highest percentage of protein and fat

Preparation for Milking Wash Udder Removes bacteria Stimulates oxytocin Dry Udder With disposable towel

Preparation for Milking Attach Claw Four tubular teat cups Rubber inflations Two hoses  Transport milk  Applies negative pressure

Milking Systems Milking Parlor Milk recorded per cow Milkers stand in pit behind cow Udders at chest level cowstomilk.htm

Milking Systems Stanchion Barns Milk moves directly to common transfer line into storage tank

Post Milking Remove Claw Shut off vacuum Some are automatic Dip Teats Iodine to prevent infection blockade.ihtml