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Expert Cow Milking Tips: Avoid These Common Mistakes for Better Quality Milk
- •Basant Lal, a 45-year experienced milkman from Chitrakoot, shares essential tips for milking cows and buffaloes correctly.
- •Always wash hands with soap and use clean, dry vessels to prevent bacteria and keep milk fresh.
- •Clean and dry the animal's teats before milking, feed adequate fodder, and maintain a calm environment.
- •Avoid pulling or squeezing teats too hard to prevent pain or injury to the animal.
- •Milk the animal at the same time every day, taking about 15 to 20 minutes to complete the process.
Key Questions Answered
Livestock owners should thoroughly wash their hands with soap and use a clean, dry collection vessel to prevent bacteria from spoiling the milk. Additionally, the animal's teats must be washed with clean water and dried completely with a clean cloth before milking.
Milking should be done slowly by holding the teat properly with the hands rather than pulling or squeezing too hard. The grip should match the size and position of the animal's teats to prevent any pain or injury, and using the whole palm rather than bending the thumb avoids damaging internal tissues.
Animals should be fed adequate fodder and brought close with affection before milking. Maintaining a calm surrounding environment and allowing the calf to stay near the mother as needed helps the animal feel comfortable and relaxed.
