Wed, 06 May 2026 18:38:28 +0000

Is Your Dairy Farm Missing the One Critical Step Before Milking? Milking might seem like a routine daily task on your dairy farm, but skipping even one critical step can affect milk quality, cow health, and farm profitability. Many small to mid-sized dairy operations unknowingly overlook a key preliminary process — and it could be costing you compared to competitors who prioritize precision. ### The Silent Step: Pre-Milking Cow Preparation and Teat Sanitation Before the first dip of the milking machine, a critical step often gets deprioritized: thorough pre-milking teat disinfection and preparation. This simple but essential practice prevents mastitis, the leading cause of production loss and increased antibiotic use on dairies.