This has eased in the last month and will likely continue to do so. The milking time hygiene program stipulates that a single service towel be used to wash and dry the udders. Traditionally, single service paper towels have been used. However, given the cost and disposal difficulties, many dairy managers have opted to use washable terry towels. Description of laundering method.
Sterilization is the removal or killing of all microbes.
Autoclaving is an example of a procedure that utilizes heat and gases, in this case, steam under pressure. Disinfection means to remove or kill pathogens. In disinfection, some non-pathogens can remain. Disinfection can be accomplished in some cases by simply washing and scrubbing. At Washington State University, a study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of adding bleach, hot water, and forced hot air drying to the laundering process of udder cloth towels.