Dairy Manufacturing Equipment

• Lock vehicles; never leave keys in the ignition. Trim back thief-concealing trees and shrubs. (No lost keys!) Page 1 | 2 Common sense combined with reasonable security measures can keep your farm safe from theft.

Over the years, we have put miles of tiles down through all of the meadows and pastures and down the middle of the lanes. July and August were equally wet months, making second cutting blur into third cutting.

In the fall of 2010, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, an organization dedicated to genetic conservation of livestock and the promotion of endangered livestock and poultry breeds, conducted a two-day intensive Dairy Processing 101 workshop at...

There is no treatment or cure for CAE-caused hard bag, and affected does should be culled expeditiously due to the contagious nature of the bacteria. Proper drying off is essential for both dairy and meat does.

For good-quality production, dairy goats should be milked twice per day, 12 hours apart. For example, a 200-pound doe needs about 5 pounds of concentrate and high-quality hay . This will provide a 12-hour protection from infection.

Secreting wax from specialized glands, the bees build hexagonal cells onto the frames. Hive tool: A steel tool used to open the hive, scrape wax/propolis and handle frames. Queen excluder: A frame and grid that keeps the queen from entering the honey...

“We also recommend providing alternative sources of water to a subset of the herd to collect more evidence of the potential effect of these water-quality problems on performance.” A recorded webinar highlighting the study findings and a fact sheet...

Sit down and pour yourself a cold one—of milk , that is. “The dairy industry is big business in the United States, with farm cash receipts totaling 31.4 billion dollars in 2010,” says Michael Hutjens, PhD, professor emeritus of animal sciences at...

Dry/Due Dates It's all well and good to know your breeding date, but unless you are a math savant, you probably won't know, offhand, when 100 days until dry-off or 150 days until kidding is, so it's best to write it down and be ready.

ATVs and UTVs are great for hauling your harvest or equipment. For farmers approaching 10 acres of vegetables, a waterwheel or other tractor-pulled transplanter might be worth a look.

There can also be a surprising degree of overlap from one type to another. Discuss current and eventual needs and options with your dealer before making your final order. The small baler produces net-wrapped, 40- to 60-pound, 23-inch-diameter and 21-inch-long...

There is a bright spot, however: pasture-based dairies. For years, the rising cost of energy and feed, along with tightening credit, have forced droves of dairy farmers in southeastern Georgia to scale back or close shop entirely.

What You'll Need for Forage Goats are some of the least picky eaters on the farm. The rocks also help you from needing to trim their hooves frequently. Short of a padlock, your best option is anything that requires an opposable thumb to open—maybe even...

Average milk output is 2,261 pounds with 3.7 percent fat. A mature doe weighs 120 pounds or more and is at least 26 inches high. Also consider the goat's size relative to your own size—a smaller person might prefer a smaller breed—and the amount of...

When You Visit Check out Fiore di Capra's booth at the Heirloom Farmer's Market at Rillito Park in Tuscon, Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon (summer) and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (winter). Find a local source of fresh milk.

Does usually grow the finest fiber and bucks the coarsest. Will it be difficult to learn how to shear?” To be on the safe side, you might want to add a guardian animal , such as a livestock guardian dog , a mid-sized to large donkey (not a miniature...

What breed are they? The University of Florida publication “ Successfully Breeding Goats ” says doelings should weigh a minimum of 55 pounds and be two-thirds of their adult weight at breeding time.

Above that, a larger pipeline system will start to make more sense. There are two primary milk vacuums, the older oil-based systems and the newer oil-less systems. Before it freezes, move the milk to the refrigerator.

“These higher levels of fat in the liver are often tied to health problems in dairy cows, including increased risk for uterus and mammary infections, as well as ketosis, which is a condition that results in the cows expending more energy than they are...

You should look for breeds that have evolved in similar climates to ensure they thrive. A bull's birth weight is important to prevent difficult births that may require a Caesarean or lead to other complications, such as hind leg paralysis.

Both French and American Alpines come in a variety of colors and patterns, including cou blanc (white front quarters and black hindquarters with black or gray markings on the head), cou clair (front quarters are tan, saffron, off-white, or shading to...

It might take consulting with a nutritionist or veterinarian and some trial and error to come up with the ideal diet for diary and meat goats on your farm. Knowing the nutritional value of the feeds you are providing to your goats is the key to knowing...

The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Maybe you need a tractor to repair fencing, a UTV to check on livestock or a chainsaw to remove brush and fell trees.

Although a pickup is a big investment, when you take care of it (remember to change that oil every 3,500 miles) it can last for decades. Two-wheel-drive trucks, tractors, and utility vehicles are OK for flat ground that's not too muddy, but if you live...

Many Animals Can Be Milked You don't have to milk a cow or goat . The gland cistern is connected to the teat cistern, a cavity within the teat where milk pools until milking time. She'll also need time between lactations to recover from milking before...

Check Tire Air Pressure It's not uncommon for the tires on vehicles, including tractors, trailers and wagons, to lose pressure during the winter and be low on air come spring. After ordering a replacement filter designed for your engine, drain the oil...

However, in the early decades of the 20th century, it became evident that large-scale tilling of the earth was contributing to widespread soil erosion. Smaller Conventional Models When no-till isn't right for your needs, consider compact, conventional...