Cow‑Milking Championships
Around 1900, milking cows was done by hand. It required care and rhythm. It may seem simple, but it takes real skill. Show off your milking talents and become the cow‑milking champion!
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25 may
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13:00u - 17:00u
Around 1900, milking cows was done entirely by hand, an intensive task that often began at dawn. The farmer, sitting on a small stool beside the cow, would rest their head against the animal’s flank for stability and rhythm.
Milking had to be done carefully to avoid hurting the cow and to keep the milk flowing efficiently. On average, a cow produced about 10 to 20 litres of milk per milking session, depending on its breed and health.
When you watch it, it looks quite simple. But it’s more difficult than you might think. Come and try it yourself. And once you’ve mastered the technique, there’s still the challenge of getting the milk into the bucket.
Young and old alike can put their skills to the test and try to become the Boerenbondsmuseum’s cow‑milking champion.
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