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Dairy Worker Module 1: Milking Skills
![Dairy milking parlor showing Holstein cattle being milked. View is taken in the "pit" of the parlor, with cows on both sides.](https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/08/Arlington-Parlor-by-Sevie-Kenyon.jpg)
Dairy Worker Module 1: Milking Skills
Learn the basics of milking procedures, and mastitis identification and prevention.
What will I learn in this course?
Dairy farm workers will learn:
- Proper milking procedure
- What mastitis is and methods to identify and decrease occurrence of mastitis
Overview
The milking skills modules are designed to teach employees the general information they need to produce quality milk products and minimize mastitis incidence on your farm. The intent of these modules is for employees to watch the videos of interest to them and their tasks on the farm. The modules are stand alone and do not need to be viewed in a specific order.
The Modules
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Milking Preparation
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Mastitis
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