The position of the Slender Hose Tree will depend on the udder of the cow that is being milked. The worker should attempt to keep the milk hose level with the claw when the cow has evenly milking quarters. Cows with high udders may require the unit to be flipped over or spun over and the higher branches used. This cow has a typical high udder. The back quarters are higher than the front. The Slender Hose Tree keeps the claw level preventing squawking and fall-offs.