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Instructions for hand milking technique and hygiene

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Personal hygiene

4. Condition of hands before milking

5. Preparation for hand milking

6. Important notes for hand milking

7. Pre-milking tips

8. Pre-milking tips: Clean and dry

9. Pre-milking tips: Clean and dry Cont'd...

10. Summary of hygiene practices

11. Hand milking technique: How to hold the teat

12. How to hold the teat Cont'd...

13. How to hold the teat Cont'd...

14. How to hold the teat Cont'd...

15. How to hold the teat for milk let down

16. Holding the bucket

17. Stripping the teat

18. Stripping the teat Cont'd: Long teats

19. Stripping the teat Cont'd: Full hand milking

20. Summary of the milking procedure

21. Complete milking

22. Post/After milking tips: Disinfect & Prevent

23.Mastitis

25. Milking techniques

26. Milking techniques Cont'd...

27. Take home messages/Summary