Side from Which Cow Should Be Milked

The cow should be milked from:

Correct Answer: Left side

The cow should always be milked from the left side. This is the standard practice in dairy husbandry.

Reasons for Left-Side Milking

• Traditional practice ensures safety — most cattle are trained to accept milkers from the left.
• Consistent approach reduces stress on the animal.
• The milker sits or stands on the left side facing the rear of the cow.

Other Milking Practices

• First few strips of fore-milk should NOT be mixed with the rest (high bacterial count).
• Milking utensils should be sanitized with hypochlorite before use.
• Dairy utensils are mainly made of Aluminium / Stainless steel.