The Effect of Preparation of the Cow on the Rate of Milking

Vearl R. Smith, W. E. Petersen

Journal of Dairy Science · 1948 · 15 citations · 5 references

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Summary and Conclusions Preparing the cow for milking by stimulation with a wash and massage of the udder with water at 120 to 130° F. was found to increase the rate of milking and decrease the time required for the milking process as compared with no preparation.

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