Abstract

When planning new construction or major modification of a dairy system, consider: "¢ calf, heifer, dry cow, and milking cow housing; "¢ feed types, handling equipment, and storage; "¢ manure handling method; "¢ milking system and equipment; "¢ labor requirements; "¢ building environment; "¢ sanitary and pollution control regulations; "¢ future expansion. Many dairy farmers produce their own feeds and raise their own herd replacements. The needs of each groups require different housing, feeding, storage, and handling systems.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989

Keywords: Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 90-140-S, Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station), 580, Dairy, Facility design, Housing, Feed

How to Cite:

Muprhy, J., (1989) “Dairy facility design”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(2), 55-61. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3003