World Milk Day: The Process From Farm to Fridge 

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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Animal Care and Nutrition

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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Milking

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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Storage and Transport

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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Processing

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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Packaging

Packaged milk is distributed to retailers such as grocery stores, supermarkets, and local markets through refrigerated trucks or vans.

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Distribution

Consumers purchase milk from retailers and store it in their homes refrigerators until consumption.

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Consumption