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Udder Preparation For Milking, W G. Robinson Jan 1963

Udder Preparation For Milking, W G. Robinson

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

REGULAR routine methods of preparing the udder for milking hare long been recognised as essential for good "let down" of milk.

The biggest problem so far has been to combat the spread of disease, in particular mastitis from udder to udder by the milker's hands or the udder washing cloths.


Some Advances In Milking Shed Installations And Techniques, G W. Scott Jan 1963

Some Advances In Milking Shed Installations And Techniques, G W. Scott

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

TklG improvements in milk quality and increases in the level of production have occurred in recent years.

This has been largely due to improved dairy premises, technical advances in machine milking and better shed husbandry.


Well Designed Cattle Yards, W J O Wilkie Jan 1963

Well Designed Cattle Yards, W J O Wilkie

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

GOOD yards are those in which cattle can be handled quietly, safely and efficiently.

The manner of handling is as important as the design of the yards.

Too much dog or whip can make cattle difficult, in even the best of yards.