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UDDER

A mare udder (horse) with 2 teats
A mare udder (horse) with 2 teats

An udder is the mammary organ of cattle and some other mammals, including goats and sheep.

A cow has one udder and four teats or nipples, while goats have two teats on their udders. A cow's udder can hold up to around 40 litres (10.6 gallons) of milk, and has a total weight of around 50 kg (110 lb).

Udder care and hygiene in cows is important in milking, aiding uninterrupted and untainted milk production, and preventing mastitis.


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