Daily Milking Routine Checklist
A daily milking routine checklist for dairy milkers to confirm each step of the milking shift is done in order, from parlor setup through cleanup and cow observation.
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What is on this checklist
- Parlor and equipment ready before cows enter
- Cows moved in calmly
- Udders observed for swelling or injury
- Foremilk stripped and checked
- Teats cleaned and dried
- Units attached and adjusted
- Units removed at proper flow
- Teat dip applied after milking
- Parlor washed and cows fed
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and FDA.
For more in this area, see the milk and herd health guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Sorghum’s Stand-Up Routine, and dairy farm stories.