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
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Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Forage
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Related Topics: Dairy Farming, Livestock Management
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Dairy Products
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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 28th, 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 22nd, 2019
Related IFAS Blog Posts
57th Annual Florida Dairy Production Conference
aubreypearceNovember 15th, 2023By: Izabella Toledo The 57th Annual Florida Dairy Production Conference took place on November 2nd, 2023, at the Straughn Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The conference brought together dairy industry leaders to present and discuss a variety of current relevant topics to an audience of about 100 participants, which included dairy producers, faculty, students, […]
New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress during important life stage
Stella CanfieldMay 23rd, 2023Researchers have discovered that human interaction helps to reduce abnormal oral behaviors and increase rest in calves during the weaning period. In the experiment, researchers wanted to know if human contact provided additional complexity and enrichment in dairy calves’ environment. This study is part of an ongoing effort to enhance dairy cows’ lifelong welfare. Video: […]
The 7th Family Day at the Dairy Farm
Jessica CzipulisApril 17th, 2023On Saturday, February 11, 2023, the seventh Family Day at the Dairy Farm (FDDF) was held at the UF/IFAS Dairy Research Unit in Hague, Florida. Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an educational open house event for the general public. It is organized by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences faculty, staff and students, […]
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