Premilking Cow Preparation: The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Milking Routines

This week, Dr. Pamela Ruegg takes us through steps three and four of the '7 Habits of Highly Successful Milking Routines.' Step 3 is about the consistent premilking preparation: forestripping for stimulation and detection of mild cases of mastitis. Step 4 stresses the importance of disinfection and drying of teats to ensure that milk is obtained in a hygienic manner. For more information, visit topmilk.msu.edu.