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Milking Protocol Topic 3091 Dairy Basic Concepts Melinda Klockziem http://www.tasdairy.com.au/childrenspages/cowpage.html
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The Udder Four Quarters Each quarter contains one teat Alveoli Milk storage within the udder http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd4554/cow-udder-38.4.jpg
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Milk Letdown On average 7 minutes Controlled by Hormone Oxytocin Pituitary gland Frightened Cow Release Adrenaline which cancels the effect of oxytocin.
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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
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Preparation for Milking Wash Udder Removes bacteria Stimulates oxytocin Dry Udder With disposable towel
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Preparation for Milking Attach Claw Four tubular teat cups Rubber inflations Two hoses Transport milk Applies negative pressure http://www.ukagriculture.com/Field_to_Fridge/dairy/IMAGES/250/dairy_cows_milking_67.jpg
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Milking Systems Milking Parlor Milk recorded per cow Milkers stand in pit behind cow Udders at chest level www.vermontdairy.com/ cowstomilk.htm
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Milking Systems Stanchion Barns Milk moves directly to common transfer line into storage tank http://www.winchestercheese.com/cheesemaking/pix/milking.jpg
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Post Milking Remove Claw Shut off vacuum Some are automatic Dip Teats Iodine to prevent infection www.westagro.com/ blockade.ihtml
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