Curious about zoology.

Can a mare be milked with the same machine that goes in a cow's teats?

o_mercurial said:
Curious about zoology.

Can a mare be milked with the same machine that goes in a cow's teats?

Milking a mare with the same machine used for cows is not ideal. While the basic principle of machine milking can be applied to both cows and mares, there are significant differences in their anatomy and milk production that require specialized equipment for each.

Mares have smaller teats and a different udder structure compared to cows, so using a cow milking machine on a mare could cause discomfort or injury. There are specific milking machines designed for mares that take these differences into account, ensuring a more comfortable and efficient milking process

daraix said:
Milking a mare with the same machine used for cows is not ideal. While the basic principle of machine milking can be applied to both cows and mares, there are significant differences in their anatomy and milk production that require specialized equipment for each.

Mares have smaller teats and a different udder structure compared to cows, so using a cow milking machine on a mare could cause discomfort or injury. There are specific milking machines designed for mares that take these differences into account, ensuring a more comfortable and efficient milking process

Thank you kindly, Daraix :)

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