1. The first milk drawn from a cow or other dairy animal at the beginning of milking, typically discarded because it may contain bacteria or impurities.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun in dairy farming contexts.; Also called 'strippings' in some regions.

Examples

• The farmer discarded the foremilks before collecting the main batch for processing.
• Foremilks should always be removed to ensure the quality of the milk supply.
• Testing foremilks helps detect mastitis in dairy cattle early.
• Proper milking procedure requires setting aside the foremilks from each animal.