Udder
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A cow udder with 4 teats
An udder is the mammary organ of cattle and some other mammals, including goats and sheep.
A cows has one udder and four teats or nipples, while goats have two teats on their udders. A cow's udder can hold around 15 litres of milk, and has a total weight of around 50 kg.
Udder care and hygiene in cows is important in milking, aiding uninterrupted and untainted milk production, and preventing mastitis.
External links
- DeLaval - The mammary gland (http://www.delaval.com/Dairy_Knowledge/EfficientMilking/The_Mammary_Gland.htm)
- Udder Health Systems Inc (http://www.udderhealth.com/)