Page 245 - Agriculture_Form_Three

Agriculture for Secondary Schools

(c) Weigh and record the quantity of milk produced by each animal.
(d) Clean the milking place and utensils.
(e) Strain and cool the milk rapidly to a lower temperature (preferably below 10 C)
O
to stop rapid bacterial growth.

Procedures for machine milking
In machine milking, milk is removed from the udder by means of a milking
machine. The udder is prepared similar to hand milking. The milking machine has
clusters with four teats for cattle and two teats for goat (refer to Figures 10.8 (a)
and (b)). These clusters are connected in series of other machine parts to harvest
and convey the milk to the milk can or tank installed. The animal is restrained in a
pen/cubicle containing the machine. Detailed information on the parts and functions
of the milking machine can be obtained from the manufacturer’s instructions from
websites or dairy technologists.

Figure 10.8 (a): Movable cow milking machine

Figure 10.8 (b): Movable goat milking machine

Student’s Book Form Three
234

10/01/2025 12:32
AGRICULTURE FORM 3 9.11.2022.indd 234 10/01/2025 12:32
AGRICULTURE FORM 3 9.11.2022.indd 234