Some winter teat-end lesions will not evert, only scab on the teat end. Appearance of these lesions may be confused with mild frostbite. Keep teats healthy and soft. Minimize stress, especially to teat end. Control potential spread, provided lesions are contagious.
Feed cows indoors during cold weather, when possible.
Maintain proper functioning of milk equipment. Check vacuum line hoses, pulsators, inflations, and vacuum level. Too high vacuum level or fast pulsation rate may traumatize teats, while too low vacuum or slow pulsation increases unit on time, prolonging teat stress from milking. Avoid washing teats in cold weather, if possible. Blot teats dry instead of rubbing to minimize irritation.