The success of the milking procedure heavily relies on proper management of the environment, equipment and udder. When any of these key areas deficient, the risk of mastitis increases significantly. 

A poor milking procedure adversely affects the cow’s let-down, leading to reduced milking efficiency and cow comfort. Moreover, an inadequate procedure with insufficient teat dip coverage and/or cleaning leaves behind harmful bacteria, contributing to a high occurrence of mastitis. 

Many dairy farms nowadays choose to skip the stripping process due to time constraints. However, this approach actually leads to slower let-down and incomplete milking, as stripping is also the time to check for signs of mastitis. BY eliminating this crucial step, it becomes more challenging to detect issues early on, ultimately resulting in greater expenses and time investment in the future.

in this situation, prevention is preferable to a cure. By maintaining a good environment, proper equipment, and regular udder care, mastitis decreases, resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective operation.