Dairy Farming
Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for long-term production of milk, which is processed (either on the farm or at a dairy plant, either of which may be called a dairy) for eventual sale of a dairy product.
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Related Topics: 4-H Animal Science, Dairy Farming
Related Topics: Business Management, Dairy Farming, Livestock Management
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Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Forage
Related Topics: Animal Health, Dairy Farming
Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Food Industry
Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Livestock Management
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Dairy Products
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Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Waste Management
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Publications
Testing Small Ruminants for Mastitis Using the California Mastitis Test (CMT) and How to Properly Hand-Milk Goats
AN382/AN382by Izabella Toledo and Justina DaceyFebruary 28, 2022This publication provides two step-by-step guides: one for testing small ruminants for mastitis using the CMT, and another for hand-milking goats. Written by Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2022.
The Value of Milk Fat
AN350/AN350 by José E. P. Santos and Albert De VriesJanuary 22, 2019
Related IFAS Blog Posts
UF Animal Sciences Internship Experiences: Chloe Cole
kellyalexanderOctober 1st, 2024Chloe Cole is a member of the UF Animal Sciences class of 2026 and this summer she completed an 8-week internship with Alliance Dairies in Trenton, Florida. During her time there, Chloe worked hands-on with the dairy cows and calves in the maternity, breeding, and hospital departments. Maternity At the maternity department, Chloe learned about […]
Cowboys and Calves: Educating Florida’s Students on Cattle’s Impact on Environment, Economy, and Nutrition
cclarsonAugust 3rd, 2024With Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families about the cattle industry and how it impacts Florida will lead to improved choices at the grocery store and in […]
Improved Management and Feeding Increase Access to Dairy Products in Rwanda
Livestock LabMarch 6th, 2024Milk remains one of the most important sources of nutrient-dense animal source food in Rwanda, and many other Feed the Future countries. Indeed, the government of Rwanda’s Girinka program recognizes the critical importance of milk in the diet of vulnerable populations by encouraging the distribution of cattle to low-income families. However, limitations of feed availability […]
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