How to Soften a Cow's Utters

Maintaining the health of your cow's udders is necessary to keep the cow comfortable and allow for easy milking. Balm designed for cow udders, or "udder balm," is a remedy used by dairy farmers dating back to the 1800s. It generally contains a mixture of highly moisturizing ingredients including aloe vera gel, vitamins E, A and D and lanolin. Udder balm is even utilized by other industries, such as the cycling industry. The balm helps protect against chaffing from bicycle shorts. Make milking as pleasant as possible for your cow by using udder balms regularly.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Udder balm
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gently wash the udders with warm water to soften them before milking. This also cleans the udders.

    • 2

      Pick a moisturizer or balm especially designed for moisturizing cow udders. Apply a coating of the balm to each udder and allow it to soak in. Note that these moisturizers leave a coating on the udders to protect them from chaffing and the elements.

    • 3

      Wash your cow's udders with warm water each time before milking to clean them and keep them soft. Protect your cow's udders with the balm as often as you deem necessary.