Milk Production

Cows produce milk. A cow must be milked twice a day in principle during the first three months after the calf's birth. Therefore, it is more beneficial for the farmer that the cow has a calf every year.

How does milk form?

In the udder, the milk forms in the milk glands. The cells that produce milk draw the necessary components from the blood. To produce 1 liter of milk, at least 300 to 400 liters of blood must flow into the udder. When the pressure in the milk chamber becomes too high, drops of milk leave the milk glands.

Machine milking of cows.

Nowadays, cows are milked with a machine. Four teat holders are attached to the cow's teats. The cow is then milked using a vacuum pump. This method mimics the sucking of a calf.