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Instructions for hand milking technique and hygiene

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Personal hygiene

4. Preparation for hand milking

5. Pre-milking tips

6. Pre-milking tips: Clean and dry

7. Summary of hygiene practices

8. Hand milking technique: How to hold the teat

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

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

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

12. How to hold the teat for milk let down

13. Stripping the teat

14. Stripping the teat Cont'd: Long teats

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

16. Summary of the milking procedure

17. Complete milking

18. Post/After milking tips: Disinfect & prevent

19. Mastitis

20. Milking techniques

21. Take home messages/summary