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Discuss the main work routines and requirements to consider when planning a dairy unit layout for efficient dairy production.

Discuss the main work routines and requirements to consider when planning a dairy unit layout for efficient dairy production.

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Jim
-Consider the best measures for easy and periodical cleaning of accommodation, yards, milking facilities in the dairy unit.
-The movements of the herdsman. Minimum travel to move cows in or out of milking area.
-Ensure provision for future expansion of the various parts of the unit
-Ensure there is efficient movement of cattle for feeding, milking and perhaps to pasture
-Diversion pen with Artificial Insemination stalls and any bull pen should be close to the milking center-the main reason behind the consideration are any symptoms of heat or illness are commonly discovered during milking and cows are easily separated from the rest of the herd while leaving the milking.
-Monitor the movement of bulk feed from store to feeding area and concentrates from store to milking shed or parlor.
-The transfer of milk from milking shed or parlor to dairy and then off the farm should be considered for proper design/layout.
jim items answered the question on November 16, 2018 at 17:28

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