overmilking
/ˌoʊvərˈmɪlkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of milking an animal too much or for too long, causing discomfort or harm.
- The dairy manual warned against overmilking as a common cause of udder injury.
- Overmilking can lead to mastitis in dairy cows.
- Farmers are trained to avoid overmilking by watching for signs of discomfort.