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Don’t milk this cow and draft her
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When you first start in the dairy it's really important you pay attention and learn what is normal. Once you know normal you can identify potential problem cows. If in doubt and you think any of the below is a possibility tell your senior or just draft her out for later inspection.

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<p>If in doubt DON'T MILK HER and DRAFT HER OUT!</p>

If in doubt DON'T MILK HER and DRAFT HER OUT!

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<p>If a cow has a swollen udder or something just isn't right about her udder it may have mastitis.</p>

If a cow has a swollen udder or something just isn't right about her udder it may have mastitis.

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<p>If a cow has a swollen foot or isn't standing right she may be lame.</p>

If a cow has a swollen foot or isn't standing right she may be lame.

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<p>If a cow comes in for milking and her udder is empty and doesn't look like the rest of the cows she is possibly sick.</p>

If a cow comes in for milking and her udder is empty and doesn't look like the rest of the cows she is possibly sick.

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<p>If a cow has swellings anywhere on her body. This will often occur in the head / neck / throat region.</p>

If a cow has swellings anywhere on her body. This will often occur in the head / neck / throat region.

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<p>If a cow has paint on her she is possibly on treatment and has got into the wrong mob or not been entered into the shed computer system. Milk from this cow in the vat will cause the whole vat to have to be discarded.</p>

If a cow has paint on her she is possibly on treatment and has got into the wrong mob or not been entered into the shed computer system. Milk from this cow in the vat will cause the whole vat to have to be discarded.