The removal of any extra teats on older animals should be performed by a veterinarian. Extra teats are easier to remove when the calf is lying on the floor. Place your foot at the back of the calf's head and neck and lock the calf's top leg behind your leg. By resting your knee on the calf's shoulder, it is easy to have perfect control while examining or working on the animal. The four regular teats should be symmetrically arranged with the two rear teats set slightly closer together.
Extra teats are usually smaller in size and located close to the main teats.
If in doubt, wait. After determining what teat to remove, snip it off with a pair of scissors. Hold the scissors with the handle directed toward the head and the blades pointed toward the tail. Make the cut lengthwise with the body. Afterwards, paint the severed area with iodine or other topical antiseptic.