to the cows neck and the head secured.
the cows always went to the same stall. grain would be placed in an area where the cow could eat while the milking process started. i can remember that the udders would be cleaned and then the milking machine would be strapped on and the process of collecting milk would proceed.
the milk would then be poured into a metal milk can. the lid would be hammered on and then the can lifted and placed into the cold water bath that would chill the milk until the milk truck came to collect the cans.
after my grandpa passed away and it was just my grandma 