Pre-Milking Teat Preparation: Wiping and Fore-stripping

What happens here

After the foam has had sufficient contact time, observe the careful wiping of each teat with a clean cloth to remove any residual foam or loosened dirt. Following this, watch the 'fore-stripping' technique: a small amount of milk is manually squirted from each teat into a separate container. This step is vital for checking the milk for abnormalities (flakes, clots) that could indicate mastitis, and for flushing out milk with a higher bacterial count that might have accumulated in the teat canal.

Goal: Understand the process of thoroughly wiping teats and performing fore-stripping to ensure hygiene and detect any signs of mastitis.