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(a) The diagram below is a cross section of part of a cows udder Label on the diagram the parts marked k, I, m and n. (b)...

(a) The diagram below is a cross section of part of a cows udder
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Label on the diagram the parts marked k, I, m and n.
(b) i) What is milk let down?
ii) Which hormone stimulates milk let down.
(c) State three practices which are carried out to control mastitis
in lactating cows.

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Kavungya
(a)K- Alveolus
L- Gland cistern
M – Teat cistern
N – Teat

(b)
(i) Milk let down is the flow of milk from the upper/ alveolar region of the udder to the gland and teat cisterns
(ii) Oxytocin

(c)
- Practice farm hygiene/ milk infested cows last/ use a separate udder towel for each cow/ use disposable udder towel
- Immediate treatment of infected cows to avoid spread of the diseases/ treat any wounds on the teat/ udder
- Practice teat dips after milking
- Applying milk salve/ jelly to prevent drying and cracking of teats
- Practice good milking techniques
Kavungya answered the question on March 25, 2019 at 06:55

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