Sec. 2.21. Milking—flanks, udders and teats—Item 14r  


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  • Milking practices shall meet the following requirements:
    (a) Milking is done in a milking barn, stable or parlor.
    (b) Brushing is completed prior to milking.
    (c) Flanks, bellies, tails and udders are clipped as often as necessary to facilitate cleaning of these areas and are free from dirt. The hair on the udders shall be of such length that it is not incorporated with the teat in the inflation during milking.
    (d) Udders and teats of all milking cows are cleaned and treated with a sanitizing solution and are relatively dry just prior to milking.
    (e) Wet-hand milking is prohibited.