Dairy AgSkills

Supplying a fresh dairy product to millions of consumers each day is a huge task. Between 9 and 11 billion litres of milk are produced in Australia each year. 

Dairy Agskills provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of dairy production. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures. 

A practical guide to animal welfare, safety, quality assurance, milking, feeding, health, and management of a dairy herd. Includes calf rearing, breeding and waste disposal systems.

Dairy AgSkills is part of the AgSkills series: books that provide clear explanations about a wide range of practical tasks performed in farming. Industry personnel and departmental officers have been involved in compiling these AgSkills.

CHAPTERS

Introduction

Animal Welfare

General Safety Precautions

Quality Assurance for Dairy

Milking Dairy Cows

Feeding

Health and Welfare

Managing Calving Cows

Calf Rearing

Breeding

Operating and Maintaining a Dairy Waste System

What Is A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?

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