Managing Milking Protocols

This self-eLearning course is designed to Introduce you to the scientific principles behind milking cows, and how they can be practically applied in a farm environment.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Know about the anatomy of a cow’s udder

2. Know how and why the milk letdown reflex works, and why it is important

3. What comprises a good milking routine and why

4. What can cause a milking routine to run slowly

5. The science of mastitis

6. What factors on farms can exacerbate a mastitis problem

7. Drying off cows

The course can be done at your own pace, you will not have to complete the course all at once.