> > Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2019 22:07:32 -0700 > From: Hilary Pollock <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: Question about cows > > Yes, cows' udders have four separate chambers, each with its own teat. They > can get mastitis in only one quarter or up to four. Occasionally you'll > have a calf born with an extra teat or two - the farmer will just remove > them when the animal is still young. The claw used to milk the animals only > comes with four attachment points, so the small amount of milk the extra > chamber(s) produce doesn't get removed and is likely to become mastitic. > The extra ones tend to be smaller and produce less milk so it's not a big > loss considering the hassle it would be to milk the extra teats. > > Hilary Pollock > > Who, in a former lifetime (before kids) had an Animal Science degree and > worked for a company that made vaccines for the animal industry - our best > sellers were the ones to prevent mastitis in dairy cattle. > > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome