Removal of Left Milk After Machine Milking

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After machine milking, the left milk (residual milk) is removed by:

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Question (English)

After machine milking, the left milk (residual milk) is removed by:

  1. Stripping ✓ Correct
  2. Fisting
  3. Knuckling
  4. Re-attachment of teat cups
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Stripping

After machine milking, the residual milk remaining in the teat is removed by Stripping — holding the teat between thumb and forefinger and drawing it downward.

When Stripping is Used
  • To remove left milk after machine milking ✔
  • When teats are too small (sheep and goat milking)
  • Towards the completion of milking
Remember
  • Fisting = Best/correct milking method
  • Knuckling = Wrong method (causes injury)
  • Stripping = Used for left milk removal and small teats
  • Cow should always be milked from the left side

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