31 May, 2024
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Dairy cows or other milk-producing animals are fed a balanced diet to ensure their health and productivity. They require access to clean water and adequate shelter.
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Cows are milked using mechanical milking machines or by hand. The udders are cleaned before milking to maintain hygiene, and the milk is collected in sanitised containers.
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The collected milk is immediately chilled to preserve freshness and prevent bacterial growth. It is then transported to processing facilities in refrigerated tanks.
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The milk undergoes several steps such as pasteurisation (heating to kill harmful bacteria), homogenisation (breaking down fat globules to prevent separation), and standardization (adjusting fat content).
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After processing, the milk is packaged into various containers such as bottles, cartons, or bags. Packaging is done under strict hygiene conditions to ensure product safety.
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Packaged milk is distributed to retailers such as grocery stores, supermarkets, and local markets through refrigerated trucks or vans.
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Consumers purchase milk from retailers and store it in their homes refrigerators until consumption.
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