What happens to a cow if you don't milk it?

• IF MILK is not removed pressure builds up which eventually stops the secretion so that no more milk is produced. If the cow is producing very little (less than 5 kg/day) when milking stops there are no problems; this is the normal way of 'drying off'. If the cow has recently calved and is producing a lot of milk then the pressure would be exceedingly uncomfortable and infection could occur.

  (Dr) D. J. Roberts, Senior Specialist, Grassland and Ruminant Science Dept, The Scottish Agricultural College, Dumfries.

• They burst.

  Jon T, UK

• They will stop giving milk and bust.

  Gillamer, FL mami FL