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Topic: Methods of milking

Submitted by:

Rakshith K, HVK-1233

Submitted to:

Dr. Suresh

Methods

Hand milking

Machine milking

Hand milking

The following are the different methods of hand milking:

1. Stripping2. Fisting (Knuckling)3. Full hand milking4. Full hand milking followed by

stripping

The recommended

method is

"full hand milking followed

by stripping".

Step 1. Hand washing

Step 2. Udder washing

and wiping

Step 3.Teat massaging

Step 4 to 9. Full hand

milking actions

Step 10. Stripping

Full hand milking

Grasping the teat with all the five fingers

and pressing it against the palm does full

hand milking.

Full hand milking

Stripping:

Firmly holding the teat between the thumb

and fore finger and drawing it down the

length of the teat and at the same time

pressing it to cause the milk to flow down

in a stream.

Stripping

Fisting/Knuckling

bend their thumb against the teat.

knuckling should always be avoided to

prevent injuries of the teat tissues.

Knuckling:

Hand milking Machine

HAND MILKING MACHINE

Hand milking machines are now

available for cheaper cost.

Farmers are interested to buy low

cost milking machines.

because the imported machine

available in the market is too costly.

HAND MILKING MACHINE

In machine milking the peak yield is

achieved quicker and remains longer

than hand milking.

In machine milking the total yield is

more than hand milking.

A COMPARISON OF MACHINE

MILKING WITH HAND MILKING

Machine milking

Principle:

It opens the teat canal through the

use of a partial vacuum.

It massages the teat.

Machine milking

adv

milking cows quickly and efficiently

without injuring the udder

no pain

It is easy to operate

saves time

very hygienic and energy-conserving

milk from the udder can removed

completely.