Which practice most directly reduces the spread of contagious mastitis during milking?

Correct answer: B. Using post-milking teat disinfection

  • A. Washing the animal after every feeding
  • B. Using post-milking teat disinfection
  • C. Increasing the amount of grain in the ration
  • D. Providing drinking water before milking

Explanation

Post-milking teat disinfection reduces the number of disease-causing organisms on the teat skin and helps protect the open teat canal. Grain feeding and water supply support production but do not directly control contagious mastitis.

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