Teatskoppar

Teatskoppar is a term of Swedish origin that translates to "teat cups" in English. Historically, it refers to small, often ceramic or metal cups designed for milking animals, particularly cows. These cups would be attached to the animal's teats to collect milk during the milking process. The design of these cups varied, but they generally aimed to provide a hygienic and efficient method for milk extraction. In some contexts, the term might also be used to describe a milking apparatus or a component of a larger milking machine. The use of teatskoppar has largely been superseded by modern automated milking systems, though the principle of attaching cups to teats remains central to mechanical milking. The term itself is not commonly used in contemporary English-speaking agricultural circles.