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Domestic News
July 20, 1888
The Willimantic Journal
Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut
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Description of milking tubes for use in dairy farming when a cow's udder is inflamed. Made from rubber, silver, quills, or wheat straw, they are inserted into teats for temporary relief but not recommended for regular milking due to irritation risks.
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Milking Tubes.
Milking tubes are made and are for sale by large dealers in dairy supplies, but are not in general use. When a cow's udder has become inflamed and the pressure in milking irritates her, a milking tube may sometimes be used to advantage until the difficulty has been removed. They are simply small tubes of rubber or silver, to be inserted in the teats. Their use is not advised for general milking, as they are liable to become irritants themselves. Tubes good enough for temporary use can be made from quills or wheat straw by shaping the entering ends carefully and rubbing the outside of the straw quite smooth before it is used.
Milking tubes are made and are for sale by large dealers in dairy supplies, but are not in general use. When a cow's udder has become inflamed and the pressure in milking irritates her, a milking tube may sometimes be used to advantage until the difficulty has been removed. They are simply small tubes of rubber or silver, to be inserted in the teats. Their use is not advised for general milking, as they are liable to become irritants themselves. Tubes good enough for temporary use can be made from quills or wheat straw by shaping the entering ends carefully and rubbing the outside of the straw quite smooth before it is used.
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Agriculture
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Milking Tubes
Cow Udder
Dairy Farming
Inflammation
Temporary Relief
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Milking tubes are made and sold by dairy supply dealers but not widely used. They help when a cow's udder is inflamed by inserting small rubber or silver tubes into teats for temporary relief. Not advised for regular use due to irritation. Can be improvised from quills or wheat straw, shaped and smoothed carefully.