PUBLICATION V3
Backyard Milk Quality
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Summary
Maintaining good milk quality for backyard dairy animals to ensure safety, flavor, and shelf life. It emphasizes biosecurity, use of gloves, sanitary milking practices, and regular udder inspection to prevent and detect mastitis. Recommended steps include pre‑ and post‑milking teat disinfection, evaluating milk appearance, cooling milk promptly to limit bacterial growth, and pasteurizing milk at home. Working with a veterinarian to establish proper milking protocols is encouraged to protect animal health and produce safe, high‑quality dairy products.
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