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Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 May 1938, Page 8

In these days there should be no room in the herd for cows with defective udders, as this necessarily means a lower milk yield. A blind teat, or one through which milk cannot be extracted, is a serious defect, yet cows with this trouble are fairly common. The obstruction is often brought about by udder ailments, especially when these are neglected, and occasionally by accident. It is at the time of calving that they are most frequently induced, as swollen bags and inflammation are Hable to occur then, and stopped teats may follow. But whatever the cause the slightest sign of obstruction in a teat should be looked upon as a danger signal. Fomenting and rubbing in the early stages will frequently put the teat in working order again, or a silver probe carefully pushed up the teat will generally clear the way. Nearly every case might be cured if treated promptly, but there is danger in waiting for natural improvement as the teat may go on getting gradually worse until it is beyond cure.