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Agriculture for Secondary Schools

(b) Close the thumb and index finger firmly to stop
milk from flowing back into the udder (refer to
Figure 9.10 (b)).
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Figure 9.10 (b)

(c) Close the second finger to begin squeezing and
allow milk to squirt out (refer to Figure 9.10
(c)).

Figure 9.10 (c)

(d) Add the third and little fingers to apply pressure
evenly with the full hand (refer to Figure 9.10
(d)). Do not pull or jerk the teat, as this can
cause pain and injury to the cow. Use both hands
in an alternating rhythm to maintain a smooth
and steady milk flow.
Figure 9.10 (d)

(e) Grasp the teat with the thumb and index finger
at the base of the teat (refer to Figure 9.10 (a))

Figure 9.10 (e)

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