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Wearing gloves during milking is one of the simplest and most effective tools for mastitis control and hygiene you can implement. Here's why:
Bacteria spread on hands: Pathogens like Staph. aureus and Strep. agalactiae can easily pass from cow to cow via milkers’ hands. Gloves reduce this risk dramatically.
Gloves are easier to clean: Unlike skin, they can be quickly rinsed, disinfected, or replaced, keeping contamination levels low.
Cow & human health: Gloves protect milkers from skin irritation and exposure to teat disinfectants, while protecting cows from infection.
Research shows: Farms where milkers consistently wear gloves have lower bulk tank SCC and fewer new mastitis cases.
It's a small change that can have a big impact. Wearing gloves is a low-cost but high-value habit that can improve herd health, milk quality, and profitability on your farm.
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