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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: FarmWheller on May 26, 2023, 12:25:20 pm

Title: Teat dip and milking hygiene
Post by: FarmWheller on May 26, 2023, 12:25:20 pm

Hello all,

For those who are milking their goats, what is your routine/what products do you use pre-post milking?
My partner worked on a dairy farm and used teisen wipes before milking and hibiscrub solution for a teat dip afterwards. But I'm wondering what products others are using and what the pros/cons are?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Teat dip and milking hygiene
Post by: Penninehillbilly on May 26, 2023, 01:57:27 pm

i don't use anything. (home use only though)
A dairy farmer (cattle) told me if bedding is clean. they don't need anything, unlike sloppy dairy cattle.
I may use a dry cloth just to give a gentle wipe over before milking for dust etc.

Title: Re: Teat dip and milking hygiene
Post by: suzi on June 07, 2023, 07:17:40 pm

i use the same mix i make my daughters home made babywipe mix. i just make it warm for them for them. then wash the udder with warm water. ive done that for ever and a day.