Farm System Resources
Understanding the complexities involved in changing to a new farm system helps dairy farmers to make informed decisions.
The following farmer case studies capture the journey of making farm system changes, including feeding and housing infrastructure, to support both grazing and intensive animal production.
Grazing animal production
Formed earthen feedpad
Roofed concrete feedpad
Adopting to Our Climate with a Roofed Concrete Feedpad , MB
Cattle shelters
Cattle Shelter Adds Flexibility to Grazing System , MB
Cattle Shelter Give Control of Pasture Over Winter , MB
Effective Design of a Cattle Shelter and Loafing , MB
Intensive animal production
Dairy dry lot
Expansion Goals Achieved with a Dairy Dry Lot , MB
Loose housing
Advantages of Loose Housing and a Deep Litter Pack , MB
Finding Efficiencies with Loose Housing , MB
Loose Housing Drives Productivity and Cow Comfort , MB
Contained Housing
Freestalls
Freestalls Brings Consistency for Daily Management , MB
Feeding and housing infrastructure
Precision Dairy Technology: Computerised Bail Feeding Systems , MB
Precision Dairy Technology: Walkover Weigh Scale Systems , MB
Flexible Feeding Systems: Mixing and Delivering Feed , MB
Purchasing a Mixer Wagon , MB