7.4

Scoring of teat condition

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Anatomy of the udder and teat

4. Why the teat should stay clean

5. Hygiene keeps udder and teats clean

6. Hygiene keeps udder and teats clean Cont'd...

7. Scoring of teat condition

8. Udder condition/hygiene

9. Cause of dirty udders and how to improve

10. Cause of dirty udders and how to improve Cont'd...

11. Cause of dirty udders and how to improve Cont'd...

12. Teat skin condition

13. Cause of bad skin condition and how to improve

14. Cause of bad skin condition and how to improve Cont'd...

15. Cause of bad skin condition and how to improve Cont'd...

16. Teat hole

17. Cause of bad teat hole and how to improve Cont'd...

18. Teat length

19. Cause of bad teat length and how to improve Cont'd...

20. Teat condition scoring plan

21. Teat condition scoring plan Cont'd...

22. Post/After milking

23. Monitoring milking machine

24. Monitoring milking machine Cont'd...

25. The optimal milking routine

26. Plan for milking routine/procedure

27. Plan for milking routine/procedure Cont'd...

28. Take home message/Summary

29. Take home message/Summary Cont'd...