Published August 1989. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"There is growing interest in odor and gaseous emissions from livestock operations because of concern about global warming and enforcement of the Clean Air Act. This bulletin provides and evaluates best management practices for the control of ammonia lost to the air on dairy farms. Benefits are based on an...
The primary goal of a Bulk Tank Milk Culture (BTMC) is to determine what types of bacteria are in milk. Bacteria originate from three sources: udder tissue infected with a contagious bacteria, cow's environment, including milking equipment, and bacteria flora that reside on the teat or udder skin.
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This publication compares composted and uncomposted manure; explains the composting process; describes equipment and strategies for composting; and lists uses, advantages, and drawbacks of compost. Discusses regulations, and briefly mentions methods for composting animal carcasses.
Published September 1987. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Milking labor is a large cost on any dairy farm. Milking routine and parlor design affect the efficiency of milking and the number of cows milked per day for years after construction is completed. This publication discusses ways to
improve milking efficiency, drawing largely on time-motion studies initiated by Dennis...
Published June 1987. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
This publication summarizes background information on the several dairy areas in Oregon. A prospective buyer of a dairy or dairy-related business should visit different areas before making a final decision.